- Tasting profile
- Blackberry and plum wrapped in balsamic earth, carried by tannins that grip now and reward you in ten years.
- Where it grows
Friuli, Italy Explore the Northern Italy field guide- Where to buy
- For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.
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The region
Friuli Colli Orientali, ItalyIf you like
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- If you usually drink Cabernet Sauvignon, Pignolo is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Sagrantino, Tannat, Aglianico.
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