Heaven is this crunchy, lithe Grignolino from Nadia Verrua of Cascina Tavijn in Piemonte. The wine just barely coats your tongue and throat with tannins, enough so you know it’s an Italian red, but the low alcohol and light extraction allow acidity and subtle flavors of dried cranberry and oregano to shine.
Cascina Tavijn “Ottavio,” made of 100 percent Grignolino from historic estate vineyards. In previous generations, the family fed Grignolino grapes to their cows! Bottled with 2g sulfur. The afternoon pick me up you NEED. Drink chilled and young. Featured in Pipette Magazine Issue 3.