Grignolino D'Asti Montalto - Gatto Pierfrancesco

Grignolino D'Asti Montalto - Gatto PierfrancescoThe Grignolino D'Asti Montalto from Gatto Pierfrancesco in Piedmont presents a dense, ruby-red color in the glass. The first nose of the Grignolino D'Asti Montalto reveals notes of raspberries and roses. The fruity aspects of the bouquet are joined by further fruity-balsamic nuances. This Italian wine impresses with its elegantly dry taste profile. It was bottled with exceptionally little residual sugar. As you would expect from a wine, this Italian, despite all its dryness, naturally delights with the finest balance. Flavor does not necessarily require a lot of residual sugar. Powerful and multi-layered, this dense, meaty and velvety red wine presents itself on the palate. The finish of this red wine from the Piedmont wine-growing region ultimately delights with a beautiful aftertaste. The aftertaste is also accompanied by mineral notes from the sand-dominated soils. Vinification of the Grignolino D'Asti Montalto from Gatto Pierfrancesco This red wine clearly focuses on a single grape variety, namely Grignolino. Only first-class grapes were used for this wonderfully powerful varietal wine from Gatto Pierfrancesco. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Piedmont. Here the vines drive their roots deep into sandy soils. After harvesting, the grapes are brought to the press house as quickly as possible. There they are selected and gently crushed. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures follows. After fermentation is complete, the Grignolino D'Asti Montalto can continue to harmonize on the fine lees for 6 months. Food recommendation for the Grignolino D'Asti Montalto from Gatto Pierfrancesco This red wine from Italy is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompanying wine to duck breast with sugar snap peas, fried calf’s liver with apples, onions and balsamic sauce, or lamb ragout with chickpeas and dried figs.