Grignolino d'Asti DOC
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Grignolino is Piedmont's pale, cranky, high-tannin light red, and Asti's version is usually the fresher, more delicate one. Expect a color closer to dark rosé than red, aromas of wild strawberry, white pepper, dried herbs and rose, then a surprising jolt of drying, pippy tannin and sharp acid on a light body. It's the classic aperitivo red of Asti, served cool with salami and agnolotti. A wine critics often underrate until they taste one with dinner.
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Braida
Grignolino d'Asti
The most widely distributed example; pale, peppery, strawberry, tannic snap, drink cool.
$18 to $24Wine-SearcherCrivelli
Grignolino d'Asti
Castagnole Monferrato grower regarded as the grape's specialist; more depth, herbs and orange peel, ages surprisingly.
$20 to $26Wine-SearcherTenuta Olim Bauda
Grignolino d'Asti Isolavilla
Clean, modern, red-berried grignolino with a soft touch on the tannin; a good first bottle.
$18 to $22Wine-Searcher
| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braida | Grignolino d'Asti The most widely distributed example; pale, peppery, strawberry, tannic snap, drink cool. | $18 to $24 | Wine-Searcher |
| Crivelli | Grignolino d'Asti Castagnole Monferrato grower regarded as the grape's specialist; more depth, herbs and orange peel, ages surprisingly. | $20 to $26 | Wine-Searcher |
| Tenuta Olim Bauda | Grignolino d'Asti Isolavilla Clean, modern, red-berried grignolino with a soft touch on the tannin; a good first bottle. | $18 to $22 | Wine-Searcher |