Grignolino d'Asti, "San Patelu", Crotin 1897
Organic

Grignolino d'Asti, "San Patelu", Crotin 1897 - 2020

Item # 44983 750mL

From the sole winery in the village of Maretto in Asti, the Russo family specialize in the traditional grapes of the region. This Grignolino, whose name is derived from the grapes many seeds, is a stellar example of this Piedmontese variety. The grapes are hand-picked, are fermented and aged in stainless steel, and see about 7 days maceration on the skins. This light dry red wine has red fruit, floral, and herbaceous aromas. Pair this with roast pork and cabbage in mustard sauce.
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Color
Red
Vintage
2020
Country
Italy
Region
Piedmont
Sub-Region
Asti
Producer
Crotin
Grape Variety
Grignolino
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Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard. Certified in the country of origin.

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Glossary

Piedmont

The most famous grape in Piedmont is the noble Nebbiolo, which makes the long-lived Barolo and Barbaresco. There are plenty of Nebbiolo-based wines that are quite enjoyable in their youth, however, often produced in smaller, lesser-known regions such as Ghemme or Gattinara. Several other Piedmontese grapes make striking and delicious wines: Pelaverga produces light-colored reds with distinctive notes of strawberry, cherry, and pink peppercorn. The red Freisa is vinified in a variety of styles:...

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Grignolino

The Grignolino grape derives its name from grignole, meaning "pips." This small-berried red variety makes some truly intriguing wines, because the grapes produce very little juice in proportion to the amount of pips and skins. These elements, combined in these proportions, yield deliciously earthy wines that are pale in color (often resembling Beaujolais), and unexpectedly tannic. 

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