Red

Grignolino

By Francone, Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy

Francone Grignolino

Piemonte Grignolino with two sides: served cool as an aperitif or with grilled food, or at room temperature with red meat. To enjoy young, within 3 years of harvest.

Tasting notes

Low-colour skins and many seeds give a pronounced, velvety tannicity.

Pairs well with

Chilled it is an unusual aperitif or goes with salads and grilled dishes; at room temperature its velvety tannins suit red meats and cheeses.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Piemonte DOC Grignolino
Grape
Grignolino
Harvest
Second half of September
Vinification
Manual harvest. Fermentation with maceration for approximately 6 days at low temperature. Maturation for approximately 6 months in steel tanks.
Serving temperature
12-16 °C

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