Pignolo (Italy)

Pignolo is a red wine grape from Friuli-Venezia Giulia.

The Friulis region's answer to Nebbiolo.

Typical Flavors

tastes something between Pinot Noir and Syrah.


Strawberry
Strawberry		 Cherry
Red
Cherry		 Cherry
Black
Cherry		 Plum
Plum

Violets
Violet		 Jam
Jam		 Licorice
Licorice		 Spice
Spices

Oak added Flavors

Oak
Wood		 Spices
Spices		 Tobacco
Tobacco		 Leather
Leather

Red berries, Cherry, and Plum are typical flavors.

Hints of Jam and Spices.

Profile

wines are full-bodied with strong acidity and high tannins:

BODYFull
TANNINSHigh
FRUITMedium Plus
ACIDITYMedium - High
Serving temperatures:
16-17°C (61-63°F)
17-18°C (63-64°F) Riserva / Barolo

Food Pairing


Charcuterie
Charcuterie		 Salami
Salami		 Duck
Duck		 Goose
Goose

Pork
Pork		 Lamb
Lamb		 Veal
Veal		 Ox
Meat

Rabbit
Rabbit		 Wild Boar
Wild Boar		 Deer
Deer		 Hamburger
Hamburger

is a powerful red wine. It pairs best with powerfull dishes.

Pairing Suggestions

Excellent Pairing:
Rich Charcuterie. Salami.
Rich Stews. Beef Stew.
Goulash. Ragù. Stroganof.
Duck Brest. Confit. Roast Goose.
Game. Rabbit. Wild Boar. Deer.
BBQ. Roasted Beef. Lamb. Veal. Liver.
Read Meat. Rib-Eye. Fillet Steak.

Cheese:
Medium Cheese. Smoked Cheese.
Asiago. Ragusano. Cheddar. Gouda.
Aged Cheddar.

Friulian Spesialities:
Goulash Triestino.
Osso Buco (Veal Shanks braised with Vegetables).
Stufato di Coniglio (Rabbit Stew).