Pignola
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Pignola Valtellinese, VIVC 9252, Pignola N.
Pignola is a red wine grape with signature aromas of mountain red berry, red fruit, leather. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Schiava and Freisa.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on bright red-berry profile with alpine herb edge.
- Check frame as medium body with medium-minus tannin and medium-plus acidity.
Confidence signals
- Pignola profile
- Valtellina fresh-herbal marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Lombardy · Valtellina · Sondrio
- Classic styles: Valtellina native red documented in VIVC and regional viticulture references, traditionally blended in alpine reds · Medium-bodied red with moderate tannin, medium-plus acidity, and lifted red-fruit profile
Common questions
Is Pignola a red or white grape variety?
Pignola is a red wine grape variety.
What does Pignola smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Pignola include mountain red berry, red fruit and leather. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Pignola?
Documented tells for Pignola: Anchor on bright red-berry profile with alpine herb edge. and Check frame as medium body with medium-minus tannin and medium-plus acidity..
What is Pignola most often confused with in blind tasting?
Pignola is most commonly confused with Schiava, Freisa and Pignolo. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Pignola grown?
Classic regions for Pignola include Lombardy, Valtellina and Sondrio.