Produced in the hilly region around Asti from Grignolino grapes alone or with the addition of Freisa (in percentages of no more than 10%), this table wine, to be consumed preferably young, has been produced in the Asti area since before the eighteenth century.
Grignolino d’Asti Doc
Production regulations: D.P.R. May 29, 1973.
Grape variety: Grignolino from the 90% to 100%; Freisa from 0% to 10%.
Colour: ruby red more or less intense, that turns to orange with the ageing.
Bouquet: characteristic, delicate.
Taste: dry, slightly tannic, pleasantly bitter with a persistent aftertaste.
Minimum alcohol content: 11% vol.
Grignolino (90 -100%)