# Grignolino d'Asti (Cantina Sant'Evasio)

> Red, Grignolino d'Asti D.O.C. by [Cantina Sant'Evasio](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cantina-sant-evasio.md), Nizza, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cantina-sant-evasio-grignolino-d-asti).

- **Producer:** Cantina Sant'Evasio
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Grignolino d'Asti D.O.C.
- **Grape:** Grignolino
- **Production area:** Nizza Monferrato area
- **Soil:** Fossil marl
- **Exposure:** South-west
- **Harvest:** Mid-September
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot training, 220m above sea level
- **Vinification:** Destemmed and crushed, fermented in temperature-controlled tanks; once drawn off, malolactic fermentation starts naturally to lower acidity. Aged in stainless steel.
- **Serving temperature:** 14-16°C, drink young
- **Storage:** 5-6 years
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26


## Summary

A light, aromatic Grignolino d'Asti matured in stainless steel for immediate drinkability.

## Tasting notes

Cherry-red colour. Delicate bouquet with notes of cherry and white pepper. Lightly tannic palate with an aftertaste of clove, rose and geranium.

## Food pairings

An all-meal wine, ideal with antipasti and white meats; also good for aperitivo hour with cured meats and cheeses.