Pignolo (Italy)
Pignolo is a red wine grape from Friuli-Venezia Giulia.
The Friulis region's answer to Nebbiolo.
Typical Flavors
Pignolo tastes something between Pinot Noir and Syrah.
 Strawberry |
 Red Cherry |
 Black Cherry |
 Plum |
 Violet |
 Jam |
 Licorice |
 Spices |
Oak added Flavors
 Wood |
Spices |
 Tobacco |
 Leather |
Red berries, Cherry, and Plum are typical Pignolo flavors.
Hints of Jam and Spices.
Profile
Pignolo wines are full-bodied with strong acidity and high tannins:
| BODY | Full | ||
| TANNINS | High | ||
| FRUIT | Medium Plus | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Charcuterie |
 Salami |
 Duck |
 Goose |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
 Meat |
 Rabbit |
 Wild Boar |
 Deer |
 Hamburger |
Pignolo 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).
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The Ideal Glass
The Bordeaux glass is perfect for a bodied red wine.
It is taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.
The large size of the glass allows the bouquet to develop. It smooths out rough edges, plays down tannins, and allows the wines to achieve balance.
The slimmer bowl sends the wine directly to the back of the mouth for maximum taste.
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Friuli-Venezia Giulia is located in Nort East Italy. The capital is Trieste.
The region is best known for its white wines like Friulano, Pinot Grigio, and Prosecco.
White Wines:
Chardonnay
Friulano
Lison DOCG
Malvasia Secco
Pinot Bianco
Pinot Grigio
Ribolla Gialla
Rosazzo DOCG
Sauvignon Blanc
Sparkling Wines:
Red Wines:
A Perfect Wine Growing Climate
The climate in Friuli-Venezia Giulia is influenced by both the Alps and the Sea.
The Julian Alps in the north provide shelter from the cold winds, while both hot sommers and cold winters are tempered by the Adreatic Sea.
This even climate allows the grapes to develop balanced acidity and strong flavors.
Best Nown Regions
Carso DOC, Collio Goriziano DOC, Friuli Annia DOC, Friuli Aquileia DOC, Friuli Colli Orientali DOC, Friuli Grave DOC, Friuli Isonzo DOC, Friuli Latisana DOC, Lison-Pramaggiore DOC.
Collio Goriziano DOC
Collio Goriziano (or simply Collio DOC) is situated in the Province of Gorizia, in the Gorizia Hills by the Slovenian border.
Friulano DOC, Pinot Grigio DOC, and Sauvignon DOC are the primary white wines here, followed by Ribolla Gialla DOC, Malvasia Bianca DOC, Chardonnay DOC, and Pinot Bianco DOC.
The red DOCs are Merlot DOC, Cabernet Sauvignon DOC, Cabernet Franc DOC, Pinot Nero DOC.
Friuli Colli Orientali DOC
Colli Orientali del Friuli is situated in the Julian Alps by the Slovanian border.
The quality of the wines here comes from a chalky sandstone ground, lots of sun, and a cold climat 400m altitude.
Friulano DOC, Ribolla Gialla DOC, and Sauvignon Black DOC are the primary white wines, and the best reds are Merlot DOC, Refosco DOC, and Pignolo DOC.
Friuli Izonso DOC
Savignon DOC and Chardonnay DOC, and the most prominent white wines, and the best red is Merlot DOC.
Friuli Grave DOC
Pinot Grigio is the most prominent white wine, and the best reds are made from the Bordeaux grapes Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.