# Grignolino d'Asti (Cantina Sociale Barbera dei Sei Castelli)

> Red, Grignolino d'Asti DOC by [Cantina Sociale Barbera dei Sei Castelli](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cantina-sociale-barbera-dei-sei-castelli.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cantina-sociale-barbera-dei-sei-castelli-grignolino-d-asti).

- **Producer:** Cantina Sociale Barbera dei Sei Castelli
- **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
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

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.

## Food pairings

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