Pinella (Pinello) is a white grape variety, with its roots in Veneto, Italy.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to floral and jasmine.
It is planted most seriously in Colli Euganei.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening.
It blends readily with Garganega, Friulano, Sauvignon and Moscato.
On other labels it goes by Pinello, Mattozza, Pinela and Pinla.
At the table it suits bigoli in salsa veneta, potato dauphinoise and fried chicken.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Pinello, Mattozza, Pinela, Pinla, Vipaka.
Bottles to look for.
- Batic Pinela, Vipava, Slovenia
- Cantina Colli Euganei Pinello Frizzante Colli Euganei, Veneto, Italy
- Guerila Pinela, Vipava Valley, Slovenia
- Pikasi Pinela, Vipava, Slovenia
- Vina Sveti Martin Pinela, Vipava, Slovenia
- Vipava 1894 'Lanthieri' Pinela, Primorski, Slovenia
Pinella (Pinello): common questions
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02.Where is Pinella (Pinello) from?+
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04.What food pairs with Pinella (Pinello)?+
05.What else is Pinella (Pinello) called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.