Description
Hillside parcels shaped by ancient marine deposits underpin the 2005 Cascina Grillo Monferrato DOC Rosso Pecoranera, sourced from diversified plantings of historic red varieties grown on marl and sandstone. Mid elevation exposures receive sustained sunlight moderated by valley winds, creating a long ripening window suited to later maturing cultivars. Farming follows a low input approach, with balanced canopy management and selective hand harvesting carried out in multiple passes to address soil depth variation and uneven cluster development. Fermentation unfolds with native yeasts in temperature controlled vessels, and maceration is extended or shortened according to the structural needs of each variety before blending. Élevage proceeds in a combination of large neutral casks and older barrels, guiding slow integration without overt wood imprint. Within the Cascina Grillo range, Pecoranera functions as a technical synthesis of heritage Monferrato varieties shaped by mature vine material, hillside viticulture, and patient cellar practice.