2021 Cascina 'Tavijn Ottavio Grignolino - Piedmont, Italy (750ml)

Expressive in the glass with a cascade of amarena cherries, blood orange, and spruce tips, Ottavio Grignolino, named for the Verrua family patriarch, is light and refreshing. It’s made from Grignolino (meaning “many seeds”), a grape notorious for its high seed count, resulting in coarse tannins that are balanced by a streak of juicy acidity. Bright with enough spice to stand up to a bolder, more flavorful pairing, we’d love this wine chilled with a roasted fennel & anchovy pasta.