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Pio Cesare Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese 2019

Pio Cesare Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese

2019
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/ 0.75 L btl

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Spec sheet

TypeRed wine
Region
Grapes
Producer
AllergensContains sulfites
Alcohol contenti13.5%

The wine

The story of Grignolino is the typical one of the "minor" Piedmontese vine, which was once purely simple and pleasant but whose reputation is now considered superior and apt for even the most elaborate dishes. Characterised by grapevines which are particularly abundant in size and quantity, the Grignolino, if not properly vinified, tends indeed to possess a rough and nervous tannicity, to the detriment of elegance. For this reason, traditionally, it was not considered a very noble wine, and even, due to its extreme verticality, an antiseptic to be administered as a medicine.

Today Grignolino has a whole other personality, as modern winemaking techniques have brought to light its much more complex varietal character. Especially when, as in the case of Grignolino di Pio Cesare, the aging takes place exclusively in steel, for 6 months, without resorting to the softening in wood.

From vineyards located in a privileged position in the municipality of Rosignano Monferrato, which can be considered a cru of the Casalese region for this vine, the Grignolino di Pio Cesare is of a beautiful ruby ​​colour leaning towards a clear garnet. On the nose it immediately expresses great finesse, with notes of small red fruits interspersed with spicy and floral scents, which also tends towards aromatic herbs such as thyme. The taste, which its certain juvenile rudeness typical of the variety, later becomes more balanced, with a thick but not rough tannin. The structure is light and thin, leaving a nice and sapid memory with declarations of a splendid drinkability.

Try it with cold cuts and medium-seasoned cheeses, or with tortellini in broth, mixed boiled meats, roast meat and aged cheeses. It’s also perfect with particularly rich fish soups.

What does this wine taste like?

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Ruby red / Riflessi granati / Clean
Bouquet
Frutti rossi / Speziato / Floreale / Thyme / Aromatic herbs
Mouth
Tannino vivace / Leggiadro / Sapido / Dinamico

Drinking and storing

Serve between 16ºC and 18ºC

Food pairing

Savoury crepes / Formaggio a media stagionatura / Agnolotti al sugo d'arrosto / Arrosti di carne / Fish soups

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The winery

Pio Cesare

Pio Cesare

Active for five generations, Pio Cesare is one of the most historic wineries in Alba and the entire Langhe area. Built along the Roman walls of ancient Alba, the winery has been active since 1881. The team, today decidedly modernized but still managed by the family, takes care of 70 hectares of vineyards, located in the Barolo and Barbaresco area. The range, based on a recognizable and traditional style, with touches of modernity which is fare from radical, provides wine lovers...

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