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Grignolino is a purple grape variety commonly grown in the Piemont region of Italy. It makes light red wines and rosés with very fruity aroma and strong acid and tannins. It grows best in hotter climates and loose dry soils.
In the local Piemont area dialect the Grignolino means "many pips". The strong, bitter tannin taste can be avoided if very gentle and slow pressing practices are used. The vine has a long-life and is remarkably resistant to disease. Grignolino matures late into the grape-harvest season. Fruity aromas are given-off, in it are detected floral, citrus, or spice flavors notes. Grignolino should be drank in its youth. Rose and red wines are made using Grignolino. Little over 100 acres in California is Grignolino grown.
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