Penisola Sorrentina DOC
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The DOC that matters for Gragnano, the lightly sparkling, semi-dry red that Neapolitans drink cold with pizza. Made from Piedirosso, Sciascinoso and Aglianico with a short tank fermentation, it's deep purple, foamy, low in alcohol and tastes of wild strawberry, blackberry, violet and a faint earthiness with a soft, slightly sweet finish. Lettere is the same idea from the next village. The still Sorrento whites are simple, salty Falanghina blends. Gragnano is fun, cheap and a real regional tradition, and it has a small cult following in US pizzerias.
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Grotta del Sole
Penisola Sorrentina Gragnano Rosso Frizzante
The Gragnano most likely to be on a US shelf; purple, foamy, wild strawberry and violet, serve cold with pizza.
$16 to $22Wine-SearcherIovine
Penisola Sorrentina Gragnano
Family estate in Pimonte that specializes in Gragnano and Lettere; a touch drier and more savory than Grotta del Sole.
$16 to $22Wine-SearcherGrotta del Sole
Penisola Sorrentina Lettere Rosso Frizzante
The neighboring subzone's version, slightly softer and fruitier; useful to taste against the Gragnano.
$16 to $22Wine-Searcher
| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grotta del Sole | Penisola Sorrentina Gragnano Rosso Frizzante The Gragnano most likely to be on a US shelf; purple, foamy, wild strawberry and violet, serve cold with pizza. | $16 to $22 | Wine-Searcher |
| Iovine | Penisola Sorrentina Gragnano Family estate in Pimonte that specializes in Gragnano and Lettere; a touch drier and more savory than Grotta del Sole. | $16 to $22 | Wine-Searcher |
| Grotta del Sole | Penisola Sorrentina Lettere Rosso Frizzante The neighboring subzone's version, slightly softer and fruitier; useful to taste against the Gragnano. | $16 to $22 | Wine-Searcher |