Pignolo Wines

Pignolo Wines for Sale Online

Our catalogue offers a wide selection of Pignolo wines born from the cultivation of historical red grape varieties located in the Colli Orientali del Friuli. In these areas, and more precisely in the hills of Rosazzo, Albana, Prepotto and Premariacco, a terroir of mineral composition and a good temperature range allow to give these Friuli wines elegant, balanced and vigorous characteristics. The first evidence of cultivation in these territories is attested around the twelfth century, when the Pignolo wine was donated as a tribute to prominent personalities visiting the cities. At the beginning of the twentieth century phylloxera seemed to have irremediably affected this production, but a great work of recovery of the local winemakers allowed to find a row at the Abbey of Rosazzo to ensure its survival to the present day. Tra i vini friulani, il Pignolo ha ottenuto il riconoscimento DOC dei Colli Orientali nel 1995, confermandosi un prodotto apprezzato dagli amanti delle varietà autoctone e non solo.

Cantine dei Vini Pignolo

The wide selection selected in the store of Wine Store allows you to benefit from a wide choice of bottles that can present different peculiarities depending on the production cellar. The Pignolo wine among the proposals of cantina Colle Villano is characterized by an elegant structure with ruby red color and garnet reflections, while the nose spreads scents of undergrowth, tobacco and cocoa. The labels included in the cantina Le Vigne di Zamò: the Pignolo wines of this farm manage to develop a unique spicy charm, thanks to the aging process of at least two years in bottle before being placed on the market. Although each bottle has unique characteristics, there are some recurring sensory notes that attribute to these products a common identity: they are spicy, aromatic, red fruit, that allow the types Pignolo a finesse comparable perhaps only to Pinot Noir wines present in the catalog.

Recommended combinations

The bottles in the store are ideal accompaniment proposals for different and sophisticated dishes. These reds are capable of expressing a firm structure that reveals itself to the palate with delicacy, offering a perfect balance between flavor and freshness. Alongside the production of bottles born to be drunk within the year, Pignoli wines develop a more intense character if left to age for five, ten or fifteen years. The harvest in the second half of October allows the grapes to reach the best polyphenolic ripeness, making the right acidity during the aging of the must. Excellent with the structured dishes of Italian cuisine, these Friulian reds blend perfectly with game and with mature and muffled cheeses. Similar to the production of the Sangiovese grape, the type is also suitable for pairing with first courses of risotto, winter soups, or brought with an international flavor such as meat Thai, burgers or empanadas. The optimal serving temperature is around 16 vol. in a tall and wide glass. Take advantage of the convenience of our catalog and choose Pignolo wines, high-level products selected to enhance your best courses and satisfy the palate of your diners.