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Pignoletto Italian Grape Ale

Ca' del Brado
Italy·Italian Grape Ale·Rank 28 of 29 · The Best Italian Belgian-Style Ales
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Ca' del Brado's wildly fermented Italian Grape Ale brewed with Pignoletto must — the native Bolognese white grape from the Colli Bolognesi hills. Hazy gold with an orange tint and very little head; the nose is funky and complex with wild yeast earthiness, sour grape must, hints of oak and a vinous fruitiness. The palate is dry and tannic with a pleasant sourness from mixed fermentation, gentle carbonation and a long, complex finish. Italy's wild ale tradition meeting its wine heritage.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
funkysourearthy
funky
sour
earthy
fruity
orange
mineral
Aroma
The nose reveals layers of wild yeast funkiness layered beneath vinous grape must character.
also:oak,tart,yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pignoletto Italian Grape Ale

◎ Appearance

Hazy golden yellow with a warm orange tint, presenting the characteristic cloudiness of wild fermentation. The head is sparse and dissipates quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. Fine carbonation bubbles rise steadily through the opaque body.

hazy goldorange tintminimal head

◌ Aroma

The nose reveals layers of wild yeast funkiness layered beneath vinous grape must character. Earthy undertones and subtle oak influence emerge alongside stone fruit notes, creating a complex interplay between beer and wine traditions. The overall impression is dry and slightly funky, with restrained acidity.

funky wild yeastgrape mustearthy, oakyvinous fruit

◐ Taste

The palate enters dry with pronounced tannins from Pignoletto grape integration, moving into a pleasant mixed-fermentation sourness that is never sharp. Mid-palate reveals earthy minerality balanced against subtle oak, while gentle carbonation maintains freshness throughout. The complexity unfolds gradually rather than intensely.

dry, tannicmixed fermentation sourmineral, earthygentle carbonation

◑ Finish

The finish extends with lingering tartness and a wine-like astringency that slowly fades. A mineral, earthy aftertaste persists, reinforcing the beer's hybrid character between ale and natural wine.

long, complextart aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
78
Finish
82
Serve at 9–12°C

Serve at 9–12°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Italian Grape Ale

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What is a Italian Grape Ale?

Italian Grape Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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