
Grignolino
Learn about Grignolino — taste profile, popular regions and more …
Named after the Asti dialect word for pips (grignole), the Grignolino berry holds three seeds instead of the usual two. This grape’s resulting wine actually contains a convincing amount of structure and phenolic complexity despite its transparent, strawberry hue. Until the end of the 1700’s, Grignolino was used for medicinal purposes because of its high tannin content, which acts as an antiseptic. It is native to the Monferrato hills with a growing region that overlaps with the Asti DOCG.
Tasting Notes for Grignolino
Grignolino is typically a dry red wine with characteristics of strawberry, red licorice, watermelon candy, toasted nut and aromas of spices, pepper and violets.
Perfect Food Pairings for Grignolino
Grignolino pairs perfectly with Salade Niçoise or a green salad with raspberries and mint. Other great food pairing choices include roasted salmon or turkey with cranberry sauce. You can even enjoy Grignolino slightly chilled on its own on a hot afternoon!
Sommelier Secret for Grignolino
Interestingly Heitz Cellar in Napa Valley has committed itself to vinifying Grignolino since 1961.
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Heitz Cellar Grignolino 2017Grignolino from Napa Valley, California
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Heitz Cellar Grignolino 2016Grignolino from Napa Valley, California
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Carlin de Paolo Grignolino 2012Grignolino from Piedmont, Italy
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Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta Grignolino d'Asti 2018Grignolino from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta Grignolino d'Asti 2019Grignolino from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta Grignolino d'Asti 2020Grignolino from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Heitz Cellar Grignolino 2014Grignolino from Napa Valley, California
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Heitz Cellar Grignolino 2015Grignolino from Napa Valley, California
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Pio Cesare Grignolino 1996Grignolino from Piedmont, Italy
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Marchione Grignolino d'Asti 2013Grignolino from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Pio Cesare Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese 2009Grignolino from Piedmont, Italy
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Luca Ferraris Vineyard Grignolino d'Asti Vigna del Casot 2012Grignolino from Piedmont, Italy
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Castello di Uviglie Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese San Bastiano 2010Grignolino from Piedmont, Italy
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Bodega Son Campaner Grignolino d'Asti 2015Grignolino from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Azienda Agricola Crivelli Grignolino d'Asti 2013Grignolino from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Viticoltori Associati di Vinchio-Vaglio Grignolino d'Asti Le Nocche 2014Grignolino from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Castello di Neive Grignolino 2015Grignolino from Piedmont, Italy
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Castello di Uviglie Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese San Bastiano 2014Grignolino from Piedmont, Italy
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Francesco Rinaldi Grignolino d'Asti 2012Grignolino from Piedmont, Italy
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Francesco Boschis Piemonte Grignolino 2010Grignolino from Piedmont, Italy
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Viticoltori Associati di Vinchio-Vaglio Grignolino d'Asti Le Nocche 2013Grignolino from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Azienda Agricola Crivelli Grignolino d'Asti 2012Grignolino from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Gabbiano Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese Il Ruvo 2009Grignolino from Piedmont, Italy
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Cavallotto Grignolino 2013Grignolino from Piedmont, Italy
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Tenuta Olim Bauda Grignolino d'Asti Isolavilla 2017Grignolino from Asti, Piedmont, Italy