Red
Casalina
By F.lli Rovero, Asti, Piemonte, Italy
A Grignolino d'Asti from the Monferrato hills, macerated 10 days and aged four months in steel. The producer notes it as a variety Pope Francis's grandfather grew in Asti.
Tasting notes
Light ruby red with intense scents of red fruit such as cherries and strawberries. Intense fruity flavours, good structure, medium body and a pleasant aftertaste.
Pairs well with
Roasts and steaks, stews and braises, grilled vegetables, pasta, cured meats, cheese flans, skewers, meatballs, ratatouille.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Grignolino d'Asti DOC
- Grape
- Grignolino 100%
- Production area
- Monferrato hills.
- Harvest
- September.
- Vinification
- Fermentation in stainless steel at 24-26 C with 10 days of maceration; malolactic fermentation follows spontaneously and the wine is bottled young. Matured 4 months in stainless steel. Ageing potential 2 to 4 years.
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