 Considered the Italian Riviera, Liguria is a beautiful yet difficult region for winemaking. The steep, terraced cliffs that hang over the coastal Cinque Terre area have captured the hearts of tourists and Italians alike. It would seem that very little agriculture, let alone viticulture, would be suited for this area, but in fact more than 100 grape varietals are produced here. This is the land of Vermentino, a varietal that thrives on salty air and poor soil, found here in abundance. Other native white varietals include Bosco and Albarola; native reds include Pigato, Rosses, Sangiovese, Ciliegolo, and Ormeasco (Dolcetto). Nothing beats the pleasure of accompanying a plate of fritto misto (mixed fried seafood) with a glass of white Cinque Terre wine on a hot summer day.
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White Wine: |
 GRAPE: Vermentino, Bosco and Albarola
REGION: Liguria
COLOR: Pale Straw
TASTE: This wine comes from the "Cinque Terre," or "Five Lands," where the vineyards are often just out of range of the spray from the crashing waves of the Mediterranean. Grown on steep hillsides, where terraces have been cut into the land, this crisp white has a fragrant, herbaceous bouquet with flavors of bright lemon citrus fruit, apricots, wildflowers and a balanced finish. It is designed to accompany salads, mussels, clams, and shrimp, and other seafood-based dishes. |
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