Red
Piemonte Grignolino
By Rabino, Roero, Piemonte, Italy
Piemonte Grignolino DOC from 100% Grignolino, grown on land in the province of Asti. 12.5% alcohol, about 1,500 bottles; ageing potential 2 years.
Tasting notes
Pale garnet. Good structure on the nose, with a fresh, peppery scent. Dry on the palate, thanks to its tannin.
Pairs well with
Flavourful meat and fish dishes.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Piemonte DOC Grignolino
- Grape
- Grignolino 100%
- Production area
- Canale (CN), Roero; grown on land in the province of Asti
- Soil
- Medium mixture (medio impasto)
- Exposure
- South-east
- Harvest
- Mid-September, hand-picked into crates
- Vineyard planting
- Vines planted in 1980; eco-sustainable farming
- Vinification
- Destemmed and crushed, then ferments in steel tanks at 24 °C for about 15 days, with pumping over and punching down; malolactic fermentation follows. At least 4 months in bottle.
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