Red

Piemonte Grignolino

By Azienda Vitivinicola Mo, Roero, Piemonte, Italy

Azienda Vitivinicola Mo Piemonte Grignolino

A dry, soft Grignolino from sandy hill vineyards at Cisterna d'Asti, made without malolactic fermentation to keep freshness. Light ruby red with a scent of field flowers.

Tasting notes

Light ruby red colour; pleasant, delicate scent reminiscent of field flowers; dry, pleasantly soft palate.

Pairs well with

Whole-meal wine, especially with mixed appetizers and Piedmontese fritto misto.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Piemonte DOC Grignolino
Grape
Grignolino
Production area
Cisterna d'Asti (AT)
Soil
Sandy
Exposure
Hilly vineyards
Vineyard planting
Guyot training; vines of variable age
Vinification
Direct pressing of hand-picked, fully ripe grapes with maceration in the press to extract colour. Fermentation for 6-8 days, racking and clarification. No malolactic fermentation, to keep freshness and aromas. Kept in stainless steel and vitrified cement for 3-4 months, then bottled.
Serving temperature
16-18°C

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