Red

Grignolino d'Asti

By Cantina Sociale Barbera dei Sei Castelli, Asti, Piemonte, Italy

Cantina Sociale Barbera dei Sei Castelli Grignolino d'Asti

A pale, light Grignolino; the name comes from the Asti dialect word grignola, for the grape's many seeds.

Tasting notes

Very pale colour and a light body with an elegant tannin.

Pairs well with

Starters, cold cuts, fish dishes, simple summery first courses

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Grignolino d'Asti DOC
Grape
Grignolino
Vinification
Destemming and crushing, fermentation and maceration at controlled temperature (24-26 °C), with the seeds removed at the start of fermentation. About 6 months in steel/cement vats.
Serving temperature
12-14 °C
Storage
Period (epoca) 0-2 years

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