Wine at the Table
Gragnano
The short answer
Gragnano is a sparkling Italian wine from Campania, made from Piedirosso, Aglianico and Sciascinoso. It tastes purple, frothy, dry-to-off-dry red and pairs best with pizza, ragù and sausage.
- Style
- Purple, frothy, dry-to-off-dry red, Campania
- Glass
- Tulip or white wine glass at 54°F / 12°C
- Strength
- About 11.5% ABV
Where it comes from
A lightly sparkling red from the Sorrento peninsula, near the pasta town of the same name.
What you need
- Grape: Piedirosso, Aglianico and Sciascinoso
- Region: Campania
- Style: Purple, frothy, dry-to-off-dry red
How Larry builds it
- 01
Get the temperature right. Serve at 54°F / 12°C. Pull it from the fridge a few minutes before pouring.
- 02
Pour with food. Built for the table: pizza, ragù and sausage.
- 03
Larry's tip. Neapolitan pizza's fizzy red. Trust it.
Larry’s rule: Neapolitan pizza's fizzy red. Trust it.
Variations worth making
Questions people ask
What food goes with Gragnano?
Gragnano pairs well with pizza, ragù and sausage.
What grape is Gragnano made from?
Piedirosso, Aglianico and Sciascinoso, grown in Campania.
What does Gragnano taste like?
Purple, frothy, dry-to-off-dry red.
What temperature should Gragnano be served at?
About 54°F / 12°C.
What to eat with it
Pour it like Larry
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