A recently rediscovered Piemontese indigenous variety that can offer a pleasingly original wine, recognizable by its pale red color and its fruity aromas. Excellent with Piedmontese fritto misto.
Denomination: Piemonte D.O.C. Grignolino.
Grape variety: 100% Grignolino.
Area of production: Piedmont.
Vinification: Crushing and destemming; fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 28-30°C. Maceration on the skins for 4 days, with daily pumping of the must over the cap.
Refining: Matured in stainless steel tanks.
Cellar life: 2-3 years.
Grignolino goes well with different types of dishes, both simple and sophisticated. From classical vegetable soups to radicchio and gorgonzola risotto, from homemade salty pies to the Piedmontese fritto misto. Really an original wine.
The name certainly derives from “grignole” the dialect word used to indicate the barries, particularly numerous. Grignolino was once also called Barbesino.
