Grignolino is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Piedmont, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium body, medium-high tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for red berries, spices, herbs, floral, earthy and spicy.
In the cellar it meets neutral oak and stainless steel.
The regions that matter for it are Asti and Monferrato Casalese.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for cool to moderate.
Watch for the synonyms: Arlandino, Balestra, Barbesino and Girodino.
At the table it suits finanziera, pizza with red peppers and pepperoni and mushroom risotto.
Keeps for around 5 years.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Arlandino, Balestra, Barbesino, Girodino, Pollasecca, Rosetta, Verbesino.
Bottles to look for.
- Accornero Bricco del Bosco Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese, Piedmont, Italy
- Accornero Bricco del Bosco Vigne Vecchie Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese, Piedmont, Italy
- Agostino Pavia & Figli Grignolino d'Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- Bersano Grignolino d'Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- Cascina Carlot Pianas Grignolino d'Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- Cascina Tavijn 'Ottavio' Grignolino, Piedmont, Italy
- Castello di Uviglie 'San Bastiano' Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese, Piedmont, Italy
- Cavallotto Bricco Boschis Grign Langhe, Piedmont, Italy
Grignolino: common questions
01.What does Grignolino taste like?+
02.Where is Grignolino from?+
03.Where is Grignolino grown?+
04.What food pairs with Grignolino?+
05.What else is Grignolino called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.