Grignolino of Monferrato
near Casale
(Designation Of Origin)
Year 2019 or 2020
It has been known since the Middle Ages. it
is produced in large areas of the
Monferrato, Langhe and Roero hills in
Piedmont. Four DOC (Designation Of Origin)
are recognized: Grignolino from Asti ;
Grignolino of Monferrato near Casale ;
Piedmont Grignolino ; Piedmont young
Grignolino.
Grape
variety: Grignolino
Harvest
period: half of September
Harvesting
method: manual
Vinification: traditional red vinification,
eight days maceration with automated pumping
over, cold stabilization.
Alcohol
content: 12 - 12,5° vol.
Sensory notes
Visual
analysis: light ruby red
Olfactory
analysis: characteristic, delicate, slightly
spicy
Gustatory
analysis: slightly tannic, pleasantly bitter,
with a spicy aftertaste
Serving
temperature: 18 ° - 20 ° C
Given the
premises, Grignolino can be considered an
authentic food wine, that is a very versatile
wine in combinations. It goes well with
appetizers based on cured meats, dry soups and
soup in broth, omelettes, white meats also baked.
It is one of those reds that tempts you to risk
combinations with fish dishes. It is one of
those red wines that can also be enjoyed with
fried fish or fish cooked with intense aromas.
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