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Pignerol is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Provence, France.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for pear, banana, honey, mineral and floral.
The regions that matter for it are Bellet.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, low vigour and a preference for steep sites.
Watch for the synonyms: Pignarou and Pigniairono.
At the table it suits honey roasted chicken, goat cheese salad and lemon and lime pie.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Honey roasted chicken
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Goat cheese salad
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Lemon and lime pie
Also labelled.
Pignarou, Pigniairono.
Pignerol: common questions
01.What does Pignerol taste like?+
Pignerol tastes of pear, banana, honey, mineral and floral. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Pignerol from?+
Pignerol originates in Provence, France.
03.Where is Pignerol grown?+
The key regions for Pignerol are Bellet.
04.What food pairs with Pignerol?+
Pour it with honey roasted chicken, goat cheese salad and lemon and lime pie.
05.What else is Pignerol called?+
Pignerol is also labelled Pignarou and Pigniairono.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.