Piedirosso is predominantly employed in blends, often paired with Aglianico, where its role is to impart a softening influence. However, managing Piedirosso in the cellar presents a distinct challenge. The grape’s modest anthocyanin levels pose a hurdle for winemakers, who must delicately balance color extraction without risking bitterness.

Under optimal ripening conditions, Piedirosso yields wines of exceptional allure, characterized by vibrant red berry and floral notes, interwoven with nuanced hints of tar and herbs, and underscored by a subtle saline edge. It’s the presence of floral nuances—such as geranium, lavender, and with age, violet—that distinguishes exemplary wines from their lesser counterparts, which may exhibit vegetal qualities in lieu of floral elegance.