Crotin San Patelu Grignolino d'Asti DOC 2023

Winery: Crotin 1897

Category: Wine – Still – Red

Grape Variety: Grignolino

Region: Monferrato/ Piemonte/ Italy

Vineyard: on the hills of Viarigi commonwealth community

Feature: Organic

Soil: Red marine soil, similar to clay, with lots of minerality. 1 hectare (2.47 acres) with South exposure.

Elevation: 395 meters (1,296 feet)

Age of vines: 15 years

Plant density: 3,300 plants per hectare

Vinification: Full manual harvest in small boxes. Destemming and crushing. Classic fermentation in stainless steel

vats. Duration of maceration is 7 days. Aged for 6 months in stainless steel vats.

Tasting Note: A really fine example of the historic indigenous grape Grignolino. Light to medium bodied with a

beautiful red color, red fruit character, mouthwatering acidity and exceptionally elegant floral notes, herbs and

expressive minerality.

Wine Enthusiast: “Grignolino is common around Piedmont, is elusive beyond Italy, though it’s a darling of

American sommeliers. The grape has two DOCs: Grignolino d’Asti and Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese.

Grignolino typically has high tannins and acidity, pale color and fabulous aromas of violets, roses and red berries.”

"grignole" translates to "many pips"/ seeds, which results in more tannins.