Castello di Neive, Piemonte DOC (Piedmont, Italy) Grignolino 2022 (Winebow)

Grignolino is an ancient varietal with records dating back to 1249. Castello di Neive is relatively younger but has been making wine for over a century. Their Grignolino is light in color and body but with both high acid and grippy tannins. It is also surprisingly complex with cranberry, rhubarb, wild strawberry, crab apple, and pomegranate notes. Less than 1,000 hectares of Grignolino are planted in Piedmont, being both difficult to grow and overshadowed by Nebbiolo, the grape of both Barolo and Barbaresco. If you can find this wine, it’s definitely worth your time exploring at a price under $30.
92 Vince Simmon