Le Nocche Grignolino d’Asti

Producer:
Vinchio Vaglio Serra
Region:
Piemonte
Grape:
Grignolino (100%)
Classification:
DOC
Vintage:
2020
Capacity:
0.75 l

Dry red wine made from the autochthonous Grignolino grape of Piedmont. The dialect name grignole means grape seeds and refers to the lightness of the wine and the distinctive pale red color. Wine traditionally associated with Piedmont and very popular among its residents. Italian wine expert, Luigi Veronelli, wrote of it as an anarchic wine, as the Grignolino grape is difficult to grow, responding to changing weather conditions. Its advantage is the richness of aromas and good structure, some vintages highlight their advantages after maturing a few years in the bottle. It is also a wine not aged in wood, so it retains its originality and vitality.

Details

Color: very bright red.
Aroma: fruity notes of cherry, pomegranate, raspberry.
Flavor: slightly tannic, with a delicate hint of bitter.
Food matching: appetizers based on cured meats, with soups, cooked and fried meats.
Serving temperature: 18°C.
Alcohol content: 12.5%.

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