Grignolino d'Asti

Grignolino d’Asti is an appellation in Piedmont, Italy.

Grignolino is the grape to know here.

The ground underneath is clay, free-draining and loam.

The climate is continental.

The vineyards themselves read as hills.

Red wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows light.

Names to look for on a shelf: Bersano, Giacomo Bologna, Gianni Doglia and Montalbera.

At the table these bottles work with tomato-based dishes, grilled meats, charcuterie and mushroom risotto.

Serve at 15 to 18°C.

In the glass.

Red: Light.

Grapes planted here.

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Agostino Pavia & Figli Grignolino d'Asti, Piedmont, Italy
• Bersano Grignolino d'Asti, Piedmont, Italy
• Cantine dei Marchesi di Incisa della Rocchetta Grignolino d'Asti, Piedmont, Italy
• Cascina Carlot Pianas Grignolino d'Asti, Piedmont, Italy
• Cossetti Grignolino d'Asti, Piedmont, Italy
• Crivelli Grignolino d'Asti, Piedmont, Italy
• Crotin 1897 'San Patelu' Grignolino d'Asti, Piedmont, Italy
• Dacapo Grignolino d'Asti, Piedmont, Italy

At the table.

• Tomato-based dishes
• Grilled meats
• Charcuterie
• Mushroom risotto
• Chicken dishes

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 15 to 18°C.

Nearby regions.

Grignolino d'Asti: common questions

More from here: every wine region in Italy, or the wider Piedmont guide.