Grignolino
Italy boasts a huge quantity of native vines capable of producing unique and inimitable wines. Among these the Grignolino is one of the most sought after and appreciated for its elegance and the high level of quality. On our website you will find an interesting choice coming from selected wineries to guarantee you always original choices and able to surprise. The history of Grignolino is difficult to reconstruct and the chronicles, unlike what happens for other red wines coming from the same areas such as the Nebbiolo, do not help to tell its origins: The first known documents are of the eighteenth century, although there are references that place the consumption and the wide spread in the north-western regions already around '500. In recent years the Grignolino has experienced a new season of success, due to the rediscovery of local traditions and flavors and the search by wine lovers for products that can be identified with the territories of origin. Cross and delight for producers this beloved wine, sought after and often defined as anarchic and difficult, has grapes rich in pips, which can have a different maturation not only in the single plant but also in the single bunch of grapes.
Characteristics and vinification of the Grignolino
The Grignolino is a Red Wine from Piedmont perhaps not among the most known but certainly among the most sought after. The production area alone is enough to guarantee the high quality of this product: we are in fact between Monferrato, Asti and Alessandrino, in a land dedicated to winemaking and famous for other excellent products such as Freisa and Barbera d'Asti, another noble and renowned red. In this area the less fertile and sandy soils, characterized by a good drainage, offer an excellent base to the grape, which needs, it should be said, a lot of care and attention. The rather late ripening must be well supported by a dry climate and exposure to the sun, able to prevent the creation of moulds and fungi, dangerous enemies for the health of the fruit. Vinification must take into account and balance the high presence of tannin, given by the seeds, and the scarcity of anthocyanins, substances responsible for the color of the wine, which for this reason is subjected to short maceration: The result is a red wine with a light ruby red color, with a light body but with great elegance and structure. In the online store of Negoziodelvino you can choose from an interesting selection of bottles to always taste the best in every occasion at affordable prices.
Organoleptic characteristics and tasting
There are two main types of this red wine, both DOC and available in our catalog, Grignolino d'Asti and Monferrato. Vinified alone or with the use of a maximum of 10% of Freisa grapes, both have a fine and elaborate olfactory texture, with hints of berries, flowers, elder and spices. The palate is dry, firm, with a good balance between the tannic element and the acidity that guarantee freshness and structure. Drunk young is perfect for aperitifs and to accompany platters of cured meats and semi-aged cheeses but the soil in which it surprises most regards the combination of elaborate and rich dishes of local tradition, such as soups, omelettes, pasta with meat seasonings such as cannelloni and gnocchi with meat sauce. Slightly aged, the Grignolino goes well with roast meat, stewed rabbit, grilled vegetables, scallops with mushrooms. The real surprises come with the pairing with fish dishes, in which the Grignolino, as it happens for the white wines, proves an excellent accompaniment able to enhance flavors and aromas. Browse now our catalog, select the Grignolino, Piedmontese wine full of character and brings to the table the uniqueness of a rare and inimitable product.
