Grignolino d’Asti
From one of Barolo’s most historic traditionalist houses comes Piedmont’s most charming everyday red. Grignolino — the pale, perfumed variety that once filled every Piedmontese table — is grown here in a single small vineyard in the Asti hills and vinified with a delicate hand to preserve its light color, floral lift, and signature gentle tannic bite. Bottled in spring and best served with a light chill, it is the Rinaldi family’s most playful wine: fresh, subtle, and effortlessly food-friendly.
Appellation: Grignolino d’Asti DOC
Type: Red, dry
Varietal: 100% Grignolino
Color: Light ruby red.
Bouquet: Bright aromas of wild strawberry, red cherry, rose petals, and white pepper.
Palate: Fresh, vibrant and lifted with fresh fruit and a hint of rose petals and a dry, refreshing finish.
Alcohol: 13%
Serving Suggestion: Serve at a 12-15°C (54-59°F) in a tall, fairly wide goblet.
Pairing: Charcuterie, roast chicken, or lightly herbed pasta dishes where its bright acidity and red berry lift can cut through richness. Also shines alongside antipasti spreads and semi-soft cheeses, especially when served slightly chilled.
Vineyard location: Montaldo Scarampi, Asti.
Altitude: 185 m (600 ft.) a.s.l.
Exposure: West.
Soil: Light and sandy.
Training system: Guyot.
Harvest: Mid-September.
Vinification: Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for 8 days.
Aging: Refinement in steel continues for a few months before bottling in spring.
Production: Only 4,000 bottles
