# Monferace (Tenuta Tenaglia)

> Red, Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC by [Tenuta Tenaglia](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/tenuta-tenaglia.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/tenuta-tenaglia-monferace).

- **Producer:** Tenuta Tenaglia
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC
- **Grape:** Grignolino 100%
- **Production area:** Hillside vineyards at 400-450m elevation near Serralunga di Crea, Monferrato
- **Soil:** Clay-marl soils
- **Exposure:** Southeast-facing
- **Harvest:** Late September, first week of October
- **Vineyard planting:** Spalliera training with short Guyot pruning; yield approximately 50 quintals per hectare
- **Vinification:** Traditional maceration with graduated pump-overs, seeds removed after about 10 days; fermentation temperature between 21 and 24°C, with malolactic fermentation in steel. Aged 24 months in French oak tonneaux and 24 months in bottle before release.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

A single-varietal Grignolino aged extensively in French oak tonneaux and bottle, Tenuta Tenaglia's reserve interpretation of the grape.

## Tasting notes

Light ruby red colour with orange highlights, aromas of forest berries, geranium and dog rose in evolution. Unexpectedly full-bodied on the palate with well-balanced tannins and spiced notes.

## Food pairings

A meditation wine; also pairs well with red meat dishes and medium to long-aged cheeses.