# Ridolino (Carlin de Paolo)

> Red, Grignolino d'Asti DOC by [Carlin de Paolo](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/carlin-de-paolo.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/carlin-de-paolo-ridolino).

- **Producer:** Carlin de Paolo
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Grignolino d'Asti DOC
- **Grape:** Grignolino 100%
- **Production area:** Piedmont Region, Provinces of Asti and Cuneo
- **Soil:** Sandy, clayey, calcareous
- **Vineyard planting:** Altitude 180 to 300 m above sea level; traditional Piedmontese guyot, 4,000 to 4,500 vines per hectare; yield 95 quintals per hectare; average vine age 25 to 30 years.
- **Vinification:** In temperature-controlled steel at 28 to 30°C. Aged in steel for at least 4 months and in bottle for at least 3 months.
- **Serving temperature:** Wide serving range: pleasant fresh at around 6 to 8°C or at room temperature, 18 to 20°C.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A 100% Grignolino d'Asti at 13% alcohol, aged in steel and then in bottle; also offered with screw cap or in bag in box.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red, more or less intense. Fairly intense, fairly complex nose with vinous, fruity notes recalling grape, plum and cherry, and fruity notes of rose. Dry, fairly warm and soft, with intense freshness and tasty, lively tannins. Good attack and balance, with the firmness of its nervy tannins prevailing, and a pleasant finish.

## Food pairings

A versatile wine, to enjoy fresh as an aperitif or at room temperature with simple dishes, cured meats and medium-aged cheeses.