# Sansoero (Marchesi Alfieri)

> Red, Piemonte DOC Grignolino by [Marchesi Alfieri](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/marchesi-alfieri.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/marchesi-alfieri-sansoero).

- **Producer:** Marchesi Alfieri
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Grignolino
- **Grape:** Grignolino
- **Production area:** San Martino Alfieri
- **Harvest:** Manual harvest in September, after light cluster thinning in August
- **Vinification:** Cold maceration of the crushed grapes for 6-7 days at 8-10°C to extract colour and varietal aroma. Temperature is raised to 20°C to begin fermentation, peaking at 24-25°C, with the wine drawn off after 1-2 days. Malolactic fermentation and refining in stainless steel through spring.
- **Serving temperature:** Serve at 16-18°C
- **Storage:** 0.75L format. About 7,000 bottles produced.
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-17



## Summary

Sansoero is Grignolino, a Piemontese variety native to the Monferrato Astigiano, whose name likely derives from the dialect word for the grape's abundant seeds.

## Tasting notes

Light ruby red colour, delicate aroma of violet, rose and raspberry. Full, slightly tannic flavour with a pleasing almond finish.

## Food pairings

Appetizers, salami and cold cuts, pasta dishes, white meats, oven-baked or smoked fish.