How do you pronounce Grignolino?

Grignolino is pronounced green-yoh-LEE-noh.

Where does Grignolino come from?

Grignolino grows in Monferrato, Piedmont, Italy.

What does Grignolino taste like?

Expect red cherry, cranberry, white pepper, orange peel. Closest familiar reference: Pinot Noir with a firmer handshake.

What wine is Grignolino similar to?

If you usually drink Pinot Noir, Grignolino is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Nerello Mascalese, Vinhão, Gaglioppo.

Grignolino — Underdog Grape Guide

Tasting profile: Translucent ruby that smells like fresh cranberry and cracked white pepper, then finishes with a grip of tannin you never see coming.
Where it grows: Monferrato, Piedmont, Italy
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Where to buy: For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Monferrato, Piedmont, Italy

If you like

Pinot Noir

Wines like Grignolino

Nerello Mascalese Vinhão Gaglioppo Bobal

Grignolino: common questions

What wine is Grignolino similar to?: If you usually drink Pinot Noir, Grignolino is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Nerello Mascalese, Vinhão, Gaglioppo.

Read the deep diveGrignolino: The Light Red That Bites Back

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