Grignolino d'Asti

About the wine

Grignolino d'Asti is a distinctive, historically significant red wine from the Piedmont region, celebrated for its unique character and limited production. The name is widely believed to derive from the Piedmontese term 'grignòle,' referring to the grape's abundance of seeds, or from the local verb 'grignare' (to smile). The wine is known for its pale ruby color, which can develop orange hues with age, and a delicate, characteristic bouquet. On the palate, it is dry, lightly tannic, and pleasantly bitter with a persistent finish. It is a challenging variety to cultivate and vinify, requiring specific hilly sites to reach its full potential. The resulting wine is often described as original and unpredictable, offering a refined alternative to the more robust reds of the region. The production is strictly regulated to ensure quality, prohibiting any laudatory labeling such as 'superiore' or 'riserva' to maintain the wine's authentic, traditional identity.

Grape varieties

Production & aging

The production zone is located in the Asti province of Piedmont, specifically covering the hilly territories of 35 communes, including Asti, Agliano, Castagnole Lanze, Costigliole, and Vinchio. These areas are selected for their specific soil and climatic suitability for the Grignolino vine.