Winery Gatto PierfrancescoMontalto Grignolino d'Asti
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Grignolino.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Montalto Grignolino d'Asti from the Winery Gatto Pierfrancesco
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Montalto Grignolino d'Asti of Winery Gatto Pierfrancesco in the region of Piedmont is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Montalto Grignolino d'Asti
Pairings that work perfectly with Montalto Grignolino d'Asti
Original food and wine pairings with Montalto Grignolino d'Asti
The Montalto Grignolino d'Asti of Winery Gatto Pierfrancesco matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of beef enchilladas au gratin, smoked salmon pasta gratin or imene's tunisian ojja.
Details and technical informations about Winery Gatto Pierfrancesco's Montalto 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
The best vintages of Montalto Grignolino d'Asti from Winery Gatto Pierfrancesco are 2017, 2019, 2014, 2013 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Gatto Pierfrancesco
The Winery Gatto Pierfrancesco is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 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: Old
This term can have several meanings, but generally refers to a wine that is several years old and has been aged in the bottle after having been in the barrel.
