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Pignerol grapes

by | Feb 12, 2017

Pignerol is considered as a very famous variety of white wine grapes that is historically grown and planted in the region of Provence.

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The vines of this white wine grape variety were very flourished once upon a time, however today the same has cut down to a very few.

Today, only a few vineyards of this white wine grape variety are found in the regions of Bellet. This white wine grape variety is considered as a very low-yielding variety of grape.

Unfortunately, the declining popularity of the grapes is perhaps partly as a result of the steep sites on which this white wine grape variety is grown traditionally. In this particular region, machine harvesting is nearly impossible.

The global popularity of this white wine grape variety is not very much noted in today’s time. Thus, this white wine grape variety is rarely noticed outside the regions of Provence.

This white wine grape variety hails from the region of France and the cultivation of this grape variety is carried out very traditionally over there.

At the same time, the plantation and cultivation of this white wine grape variety are also carried out in the regions of Nice. This white wine grape variety is also found in a very few vineyards in the area of Bellet.

It is considered that this white wine grape variety has extracted its name from a small town of Italy called Pinerolo. This white wine grape variety is considered to be held in a very high regard in the area where the plantation of the same is carried out.

Unfortunately, despite of all these facts, the popularity of this white wine grape variety is limited only up to the regions of France. Thus, the wine produced out of this grape variety is really hard to be there other than that of the regions of Nice.

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This white wine grape variety is considered to be a very low-yielding variety of grape. At the same time, the vines of this white wine grape variety are to be taken care nicely.

The vines of this grape embrace their plantation only on the land that is steep and therefore this grape variety is considered to be very hard to harvest it by using the hands.

At the same time, it becomes the most impossible task to harvest the same by the use of machines. Since this white wine grape variety is considered as a very low yielding variety of grape, it is not generally used as to the production of the varietal wines.

However, this grape variety is seen as a very good base for the production of the wines that are very high in quality and white wine blends.

The full-bodied wines created out of this white wine grape variety are noted for their flavor of honey and there are nuances of banana present in them.

The grapes of this white wine grape variety have the tendency to age well and therefore the wines produced out of them also sustain a good ageing in them.

This white wine grape variety is also known under different synonyms of Pignarou as well as Pigniarono.

Origin

This white wine grape variety is considered to have become a very rare grape variety. The origin of this white wine grape variety comes straight from the regions of Provence in France.

Unfortunately, the cultivation of this white wine grape variety has become very limited in today’s age.

Characteristics

The grapes of this white wine grape variety are mostly converted and extracted into sparkling wines. When made into sparkling wines, the resulting taste is very pearl-like.

These wines also entertain the flavors of toasted almost and quince. The other kinds of wines produced out of this white wine grape variety contribute to the aromas of honey and banana.

These aromas are entertained mostly by the wines that are blends. The pearl wines produced out of this grape variety show a minerally characteristic. The wines produced out of this white wine grape variety are considered as light in nature.

Food pairing

All the wines produced out of this white wine grape variety are paired the best with the food items such as canaps and dishes roasted in honey.

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Michael Bredahl

Michael Bredahl

Wine Writer

Michael is an online enthusiast, with a lot of knowledge about online marketing. Traveling around the world to hunt for the perfect wine. Latest on Sicily, where Etna has a huge impact on the taste, which is strong with a bitter aftertaste for the youngest wines, but older wines are fantastic. Drinking wine, and writing about them, are one the passions. Remember to drink responsibly 🙂

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