Pignolo (Italy)
Pignolo is a red wine grape from Friuli-Venezia Giulia.
The Friulis region's answer to Nebbiolo.
Pignolo 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.
Pignolo 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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Pignolo 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.
Excellent Pairings
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.
Friulian Spesialities
Goulash Triestino.
Osso Buco (Veal Shanks braised with Vegetables).
Stufato di Coniglio (Rabbit Stew).
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Wine Region Friuli-Venezia Giulia
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.
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
15% Merlot |
25% Pinot Grigio |
Red Wines |
White Wines |
Sparkling Wines: |
Chardonnay |
Denominations
Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCGLison DOCG
Ramandolo DOCG
Rosazzo DOCG
Carso-Kras DOC
Collio Goriziano
Delle Venezie DOC
Friuli Annia DOC
Friuli Aquileia DOC
Friuli Colli Orientali DOC
Friuli Grave DOC
Friuli Latisana DOC
Friuli Venezia Giulia DOC
Isonzo del Friuli DOC
Lison-Pramaggiore DOC
Prosecco DOC
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