| Country | |
|---|---|
| Region | Piedmont |
| Grape Variety | Grignolino |
| Producer | Vinchio Vaglio |
| Certification | Sustainable |
Grignolino Le Nocche 2023 – Vinchio Vaglio
£16.50
This wine displays a light ruby red color with orange highlights. Its aroma is intensely fruity and floral, while the taste is dry, slightly tannic, and pleasantly bitter, with a persistent finish that is sometimes delicately almond-like.
Traditional pairings include Castelmagno risotto, zucchini flan with fondue, and a summer carpione (egg, zucchini, chicken breast). However, it’s versatile enough to be enjoyed throughout the meal.
Availability: In stock
Colour
Ruby
FLAVOURS
Floral
Red fruit
Black fruit
Palate
Sweetness
Acidity
Tannins
Body
Abv
12.5%
Serve At
14-16°
Food Pairing
Barbeque
Beef
Wild game meat
Cheese (hard, mature)
Grignolino Le Nocche, Why We Love It and Why You'll Love It Too
When I first heard about Grignolino Le Nocche, I was intrigued. The idea of highlighting a lesser-known wine from Piedmont, something unexpected and new, instantly captured my interest.
Piedmont is known for its famous wines like Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera, and Nebbiolo. Impressively, it’s the only Italian region without any IGT designations. Every wine here is DOC or DOCG, a clear reflection of its exceptional quality and traditions.
I tasted this wine with Tessa, the export manager at Vinchio Vaglio, and everything clicked. This was the wine I’d been searching for—unique, full of character, and a perfect representation of this extraordinary region. Grignolino has a fascinating personality: light yet structured, with fruity notes and a delicate bitter almond finish that lingers beautifully.
Why will you love it too? Because it’s simply a fantastic wine. It’s approachable yet full of personality, the kind of bottle you can enjoy with anything. It’s not trying to be one of the “big” Piedmont wines, it’s different, and that’s exactly why it shines.
Give it a try, and I’m sure you’ll be as pleasantly surprised as I was!
Grignolino
The Grignolino red grape variety originates in the Monferrato hills of Piedmont. Its name likely comes from the dialect word “grignolo,” meaning grape seed, as its abundance gives both the grape and wine a distinctive, pleasant bitterness.
Luigi Veronelli, the legendary wine expert, once called Grignolino an “anarchic, stubborn-headed” grape due to its unpredictable nature. It is notoriously demanding, requiring specific soils and slopes to grow successfully. The vinification process is equally challenging. However, the reward is a wine of extraordinary finesse that showcases the grape’s unique character.
Vinchio Vaglio
The history of Vinchio Vaglio is a testament to the locals’ love for the challenging yet fruitful Monferrato region in Piedmont, where exceptional grapes thrive, giving rise to outstanding wines. Established in 1959 by 19 founding members who actively built the winery amidst tough economic conditions, the cooperative has grown to about 200 members. It stands as a model of viticultural excellence, consistently producing award-winning wines recognised by international critics.
