Wine at the Table
Grignolino
The short answer
Grignolino is a red Italian wine from Piedmont (Asti and Monferrato), made from Grignolino. It tastes pale, peppery, tannic for its color and pairs best with salumi, vitello tonnato and light pasta.
- Style
- Pale, peppery, tannic for its color, Piedmont (Asti and Monferrato)
- Glass
- Wide-bowl red wine glass at 56°F / 13°C
- Strength
- About 12.5% ABV
Where it comes from
A pale local Piedmont red; the name is often linked to the dialect word for its many seeds.
What you need
- Grape: Grignolino
- Region: Piedmont (Asti and Monferrato)
- Style: Pale, peppery, tannic for its color
How Larry builds it
- 01
Get the temperature right. Serve at 56°F / 13°C. Most kitchens are too warm — 15 minutes in the fridge helps.
- 02
Pour with food. Built for the table: salumi, vitello tonnato and light pasta.
- 03
Larry's tip. Looks like rosé, bites like red.
Larry’s rule: Looks like rosé, bites like red.
Variations worth making
Questions people ask
What food goes with Grignolino?
Grignolino pairs well with salumi, vitello tonnato and light pasta.
What grape is Grignolino made from?
Grignolino, grown in Piedmont (Asti and Monferrato).
What does Grignolino taste like?
Pale, peppery, tannic for its color.
What temperature should Grignolino be served at?
About 56°F / 13°C.
What to eat with it
Pour it like Larry
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