Grignolino
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Grignolino (Italian: [ɡriɲɲoˈliːno]) is a red Italian wine grape variety commonly grown in the Piedmont region. It makes light colored wines and rosés with very fruity aromas, strong acidity and tannins. The name Grignolino derives from the word grignole which means "many pips" in the local Piedmontese dialect of the Asti region. The abundance of pips, or seeds, contributes to the strong, bitter tannins associated with the wine. Modern winemakers try to avoid the excess tannins with gentle and slow pressings. Grignolino has three Denominazione di origine controllata (DOCs) that produce wine from it - Asti, Monferrato Casale, and Piemonte Grignolino.[1]
Grignolino | |
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Grape (Vitis) | |
Color of berry skin | Noir |
Species | Vitis vinifera |
Also called | see list of synonyms |
Origin | Italy |
Notable regions | Piedmont |
VIVC number | 5019 |