Name: Castello di Neive Grignolino 2024 750ml
Brand: Castello Di Neive
SKU: 1023981
Price: 25.94 USD
Availability: InStock

Winery

Castello Di Neive

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Varietal

Grignolino

Grignolino is a rare red grape variety native to Piedmont, Italy, primarily grown in the Monferrato region. The name comes from grignole, a local dialect word for “many pips” (seeds), which contributes to its high tannin content despite its light color. Historically favored in the region, Grignolino is now a niche variety, prized for its delicate yet structured character. What makes Grignolino unique is its light-bodied appearance paired with unexpectedly firm tannins and bright acidity. It produces wines with pale ruby hues and aromas of red berries, rose petals, white pepper, and earthy notes. On the palate, it offers flavors of cranberry, sour cherry, and spice, with a crisp, almost nervy finish. Unlike other Piedmontese reds, Grignolino is meant to be enjoyed young, though some versions age gracefully. It pairs well with charcuterie, tomato-based dishes, and roasted vegetables, making it a fantastic alternative to more well-known Italian reds.

Country

Italy

There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.

Region

Piedmont

Situated in the north-western part of Italy, the region of Piedmont is known worldwide and is highly respected for the quality of the wines produced there. Many of the most successful sub-regions in Piedmont produce many of the world's finest red wines, such as those made from the excellent Nebbiolo grape varietal in areas such as Barolo and Barbaresco. However, the historic wineries which typify this region use a relatively wide variety of grapes, including Dolcetto and Barbera for their red wines, which are typically aged and have a delightful velvety character. Piedmont isn't all about beautifully complex red wines, though, as it is also famed for high quality, elegant sparkling wines, notably the Asti wines made with the white Moscato grape. The region benefits from a range of terroirs which are often well expressed in the sparkling wines, and a wonderfully consistent climate ideal for vineyard cultivation.