Winery Contrada AlfiereGrignolino
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 from the Winery Contrada Alfiere
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Grignolino of Winery Contrada Alfiere in the region of Piedmont is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Grignolino
Pairings that work perfectly with Grignolino
Original food and wine pairings with Grignolino
The Grignolino of Winery Contrada Alfiere matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of feijoada ( portuguese cassoulet ), lasagna with pointed cabbage or leg of lamb in braillouse.
Details and technical informations about Winery Contrada Alfiere's Grignolino.
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
The best vintages of Grignolino from Winery Contrada Alfiere are 2011, 2015, 0, 2013
Informations about the Winery Contrada Alfiere
The Winery Contrada Alfiere is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Piedmont to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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: Game
A family of animal aromas reminiscent of venison and present in certain old red wines. See venison.
