{"id":24874,"date":"2025-03-02T22:00:42","date_gmt":"2025-03-02T21:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vinisudshop.com\/grape-grignolino\/"},"modified":"2025-03-02T22:00:42","modified_gmt":"2025-03-02T21:00:42","slug":"grape-grignolino","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vinisudshop.com\/en\/grape-grignolino\/","title":{"rendered":"The Grignolino Grape Variety"},"content":{"rendered":"

Grignolino is a light red grape from Piedmont\u2019s Monferrato, producing pale, tannic wines. Its name derives from \u201cgrignole\u201d (seeds), referencing its high seed content.<\/p>\n

Characteristics<\/h2>\n

The wine has a pale ruby-red color with orange reflections. Aromas of red currant, cranberry, and rose petals are layered with white pepper. On the palate, it is crisp with pronounced tannins and a bitter herbal finish.<\/p>\n

Pairings<\/h2>\n

Matches bagna cauda (anchovy dip), agnolotti del plin, and fresh Toma Piemontese cheese.<\/p>\n

Curiosities<\/h2>\n

Grignolino was once used to \u201cstretch\u201d Barolo. Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC requires 100% Grignolino. <\/p>\n

Our Wines Produced from Grignolino<\/h2>\n