Not the usual Grignolino. The soil composition provides different scents and aromas: it is enjoyable for the few tannins, the fruity flavour and the low acidity. To drink young.
DESIGNATION: Piedmont Grignolino D.O.C.
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Grignolino.
HARVEST PERIOD: late September.
TRAINING SYSTEM: Traditional Gouyot.
AGE OF THE VINEYARD: 30 years
SOIL: calcareous.
YIELD: 95 q/Ha.
PLANTING DENSITY: 4630 vines per hectare
VINIFICATION: on skins. Alcoholic fermentation on skins for 2-3 days at a controlled temperature in steel tanks. As with all other red wines, frequent pumping over is carried out. After drawing off, malolactic fermentation follows in steel tanks placed in sheltered areas.
AGEING: in steel until mid-January.
REFINEMENT: in bottles for at least 1 month after bottling. To be consumed within 2 years.
COLOUR: not very intense ruby red.
AROMAS: fruity, delicate.
TASTE: moderately dry, pleasant on the palate, very low acidity and tannins thanks to the characteristics of the soil.
PAIRING: a wine for all meals. To be paired with starters, first courses and dishes that are not too elaborate in general, cured meats, medium-aged cheeses.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 17°C
STORAGE OF BOTTLES: vertical position.
BOTTLE SIZE: 0.750 litre bottles
BOTTLES PER BOX: boxes of 6, 12 bottles or 24 half-bottles.
WEIGHT PER PACKAGE: box of 6 bottles 8.5 kg; 12 bottles 17 kg; 24 half-bottles 18 Kg.