Grignolino
RedGrignolino is an ancient Italian grape variety from Piedmont's Monferrato hills, producing distinctively pale red wines with characteristic high acidity and elegant structure. Despite its historical significance dating to the 13th century, this noble variety has remained a regional specialty, prized for its unique aromatic profile and food-pairing versatility.
Key Characteristics
- •Exceptionally high seed content creating natural tannins
- •Naturally pale color despite being a red variety
- •Pronounced acidity and alpine freshness
- •Mid to late ripening with uneven maturation
- •Susceptible to fungal diseases
Typical Flavors
Red cherry and cranberryRose petals and violetsWhite pepper and herbsMineral undertonesCitrus zestTea leavesAlpine freshness
Major Regions
Grignolino d'Asti DOC · Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC · Piemonte Grignolino DOC · Monferrato hills (Asti province) · Monferrato hills (Alessandria province) · Limited plantings in Cuneo province
Also Known As
Barbesino · Barbisino · Berbesino