Grignolino
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Grignolino d'Asti
Grignolino is a red wine grape with signature aromas of rose petal, sour cherry, white pepper. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Pinot Noir and Cinsault.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for rose and sour-cherry aromatics before selecting broader dark-fruit reds.
- Check body as light but with surprisingly firm seed-derived tannin.
Confidence signals
- Floral sour-cherry and pepper profile
- High acidity with light body and medium-plus tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Piedmont · Monferrato · Asti
- Classic styles: Pale structured Piedmont red with high acidity · Light-bodied floral-spicy red with notable tannic grip
Common questions
Is Grignolino a red or white grape variety?
Grignolino is a red wine grape variety.
What does Grignolino smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Grignolino include rose petal, sour cherry and white pepper. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Grignolino?
Documented tells for Grignolino: Look for rose and sour-cherry aromatics before selecting broader dark-fruit reds. and Check body as light but with surprisingly firm seed-derived tannin..
What is Grignolino most often confused with in blind tasting?
Grignolino is most commonly confused with Pinot Noir, Cinsault and Gamay. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Grignolino grown?
Classic regions for Grignolino include Piedmont, Monferrato and Asti.