Red

Buon Paggio

By Cantine Povero, Roero, Piemonte, Italy

Cantine Povero Buon Paggio

A light Grignolino, 2025 vintage, 12.5% alcohol; the name refers to the Palio jockey who looks after the war horse.

Tasting notes

Bright light ruby. Delicate, elegant aromas of blackberry, raspberry, strawberry, sage, white pepper and clove. Dry and agreeably firm, with harmonious tannins and an almond finish.

Pairs well with

Soups, omelettes, white meats, main courses with mushrooms; an all-meal wine.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Piemonte DOC Grignolino
Grape
Grignolino 100%
Soil
Rich in sands and calcareous clays
Vineyard planting
Espalier training with guyot pruning
Vinification
Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 26°C for 6 to 8 days; malolactic fermentation at 20°C; 3 months in steel.
Serving temperature
16 to 18°C
Storage
Best within 2 years of the harvest

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