Grignolino vs Vespolina

Grignolino is more tannic and more acidic.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Grignolino

Red · Italy

pale, tannic, bitter cherry

Vespolina

Red · Italy

white pepper, light, spicy

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Light
Body: Light; High
Tannin: Medium; Very high
Acidity: High; 11.5 to 13%
Alcohol: 12 to 13.5%; 13 to 15 °C
Serve at: 14 to 16 °C; Piedmont
Regions: none listed

Only Grignolino

Pizza
Antipasti, tapas and mezze
Sausages

Both pair with

Charcuterie

Only Vespolina

Pork
Mushrooms and truffle
Risotto and rice dishes

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Grignolino and Vespolina pages.