# Grignolino (Tenuta Foresta)

> Red, Grignolino d'Asti DOC by [Tenuta Foresta](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/vigna-foresta.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/tenuta-foresta-grignolino).

- **Producer:** Tenuta Foresta
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Grignolino d'Asti DOC
- **Grape:** Grignolino
- **Vineyard planting:** Estate vineyard in front of the house, planted in 1978.
- **Vinification:** Short maceration during fermentation, just 2 to 3 days (the producer's 'Fauxrouge' technology), to keep freshness and tannins under control. Pure Grignolino (100%) from the 2023 vintage; earlier vintages had some other red wine added for colour.
- **Serving temperature:** Slightly chilled.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

Easy-to-drink, fragrant light red from a 1978 vineyard in front of the house, macerated only 2 to 3 days. Pure Grignolino from the 2023 vintage.

## Tasting notes

Fresh red fruits (red currant, cranberries, red cherry) and a hint of spiciness like white pepper. Almost rosé but still not it.

## Food pairings

Aperitivo, salmon, chicken, turkey or rabbit, dark chocolate cake.