Winery Cascina del FrateGrignolino d'Asti
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Grignolino d'Asti from the Winery Cascina del Frate
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Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Grignolino d'Asti of Winery Cascina del Frate in the region of Piedmont is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Grignolino d'Asti
Pairings that work perfectly with Grignolino d'Asti
Original food and wine pairings with Grignolino d'Asti
The Grignolino d'Asti of Winery Cascina del Frate matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of kamounia : tunisian beef stew, meat lasagna or moroccan style leg of lamb.
Details and technical informations about Winery Cascina del Frate's Grignolino d'Asti.
Discover the grape variety: Grignolino
Light, elegant reds with a clear ruby robe (often compared to Pinot Noir), fine but firm tannins and lively acidity, with aromas of red cherry, raspberry, rose, spice, white pepper and herbal notes. Airy palate, slightly bitter finish. Star of Grignolino d'Asti DOC and Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC in the Piedmontese hills. This autochthonous Piedmontese variety takes its name from grignole (the many pips it contains).
Last vintages of this wine
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Informations about the Winery Cascina del Frate
The Winery Cascina del Frate is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Grignolino d'Asti to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Grignolino d'Asti
Piedmont DOC on the hills of Monferrato, calcareous and sandy soils. Grignolino is the unique native signature variety (from grignole, "many pips" in Piedmontese). Reds atypical for Piedmont: pale ruby robe evolving towards orange with wild strawberry, red cherry, raspberry, rose, sweet spices and a herbaceous touch, fine, slightly austere tannins and a delicately bitter finish — airy, fresh and elegant style. To drink young, contrasting with neighbouring Barolo and Barbaresco.
The wine region of Piedmont
Kingdom of Nebbiolo: Barolo and Barbaresco DOCG, long-ageing reds with firm tannins and lively acidity, complex aromas of withered rose, sour cherry, tar, truffle and undergrowth. More accessible, tangy Barbera on red fruit, supple, crisp Dolcetto. Sweet, floral sparkling Moscato d'Asti, mineral, lemony Gavi (Cortese) white, round, almondy Arneis from Roero. 50,000 ha across the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato, UNESCO.
The word of the wine: Mercaptan
Organic compound resulting from the combination of alcohol and sulphide (H2S) producing an unpleasant odour reminiscent of town gas and rotten eggs.
