
2012
Region
Italy › Piedmont › Grignolino d'Asti DOC
Type
red · still
Grapes
Grignolino
Alcohol
13.5%
Volume
750 mL
Wow. Nadia brought this bottle herself, and she was so adorably nervous about opening it - unsure whether it was still alive at all. But honestly, the experience alone was worth it.
Unfortunately, the wine wasn't in its best shape. It's not even about the Marsala-like notes, but more about the lack of acidity - it feels like the bottle has already passed its peak. And yet, the tannins remain strikingly powerful, which is almost comical in contrast. I've never had a relatively old Grignolino before, so I had no real expectations, and while this wasn't the most successful showing, it was still fascinating.
So, thank you, Nadia :)