Liguria

(Italy)

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Liguria

Liguria Numbers:

5,420
Km sq surface area
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DOCG
8
DOC
3
IGT
Liguria, like Veneto and Trentino, has a long history of wine production. In 2009, over 83,000 hl were dedicated to wine, with white wines predominating. This picturesque location is all about quality of the wine that is produced and heritage. Wine making has ancient origins stretching back to Greek times, while viticulture is estimated to have been practiced as early as 600 BC. 

Very characteristic of the region is the peculiarity of the vineyards and their location. Most of the vineyards are obtained on terraces carved into the side of the mountain, supported by stone walls towards the sea.

Vermentino is the most widely grown grape, followed by Albarola and Pigato. The latter is used to make the Ligurian flag-bearer wines, which are generally white.

Albarola shares genetic similarities with the Hungarian Furmint; its origins are unknown, but it is thought to be of Spanish origin, having arrived in Sardinia during the Aragonese rule and spreading to Liguria between the 14th and 18th centuries.

Vermentino is the most well-known and widely produced wine in the region. Other noteworthy wine varietals include Pigato, Dolcetto from the Ormeasco di Pornassio DOC, and Rossese, which yields the Rossese di Dolceacqua DOC. The most structured wine, with parallels to Piedmont reds, is the Rossese di Dolceacqua.DOC.

Liguria can count on a series of important DOC wines such as the rare and precious Cinque Terre Sciacchetrà DOC, a white dessert wine obtained from Vermentino, Albarola and forest bunches, made to wilt and then let stand for years in small wooden Caratelli.

Information about Liguria

Region Liguria
Country Italy
Morphology of the land Plain: 35%   Hill: 65%   Mountain: 0%
Climate and soil The climate is mild thanks to the sea breezes that cool in summer and mitigate in winter and to the mountain ranges that protect the coast from the cold northern winds. This climate is ideal for evergreen vegetation, such as maritime pine, olive, palm trees, cypress trees and laurel.
History Already 2000 years ago the region comprising the present Piedmont and Lombardy was inhabited by the Ligurians. Also Turin (from the Latin 'Augusta Taurinorum') belonged to Liguria, under the control of the Romans. In Liguria, the rational cultivation of the vine is due to the Focesi, which already in the sixth century. B.C. founded several cities on the shores of the Mediterranean, including Marseilles. A few centuries later, the Roman conquest undoubtedly led to a qualitative improvement of production: in Liguria, the Romans produced the Lunense and Corneliae, coming from Corniglia, one of the "cinque terre", and Pliny the Elder recognized the Ligurian license expert winemakers. After the dark ages of the barbarian invasions, to find a better outline of the Ligurian viticulture we need to come to the Middle Ages: the vine is now almost everywhere and the wines of the Cinque Terre, the Riviera di Ponente and the spezzino begin to excel.
Typical products The Ligurian output is modest, yet distinctive and deserving of attention.  Vermentino (also known as Pigato in Italy) and Malvasia are widely grown grapes. The region is known for its white Albarola, Wood, and Buzzetto grapes. These grapes produce most of the wine from this Region, which tends to be white wine. Cinque Terre is an excellent white wine to pair with seafood. Scicchetrà makes the liqueur variant. The most renowned wine of Liguria, however, is Rossesse, which is produced in both Dolceacqua, near the French border, and Albenga, near Genoa. Unlike everything made in the west along the coast of the Maritime Alps, the Rossese may be exceptionally fresh, aromatic and pleasant, with a note of ripe fruit or berries reminiscent of Bordeaux. And, unlike the most well-known Northwest wines, it does not require aging.
Typical dishes The core of Ligurian gastronomy is its agricultural production, which emphasises extra virgin olive oil, particularly the Ligurian Riviera PDO and its sub-areas, vegetables, particularly tomatoes and courgettes, Badalucco beans, and Aveto potatoes. Pesto is also very commonly used and is a typical condiment. Seasoned trofie, made with water and flour, and Genoese ravioli are also part of the cuisine. However, being region that while those of fish require a marine seasoning. As a location with a large coastline area, it offers a mastery of fish recipes that is unrivaled in the country.
Red grape varieties Barbera, Canaiolo Nero, Ciliegiolo, Dolcetto, Rossese, Sangiovese
White grape varieties Bosco, Pigato, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino
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Lunae Bosoni
,  IGT Liguria di Levante, Vermentino, Malvasia
12.50%, 0,75 l
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Calleri
,  DOC Riviera Ligure di Ponente Pigato, 100% Pigato
13.50%, 0,75 l
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BioVio
,  DOC Riviera Ligure di Ponente Pigato, 100% Pigato
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Poggio dei Gorleri
,  DOC Riviera Ligure di Ponente Pigato, 100% Pigato
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Arrigoni
,  DOC Colli di Luni Vermentino Superiore, 5% Pigato, 95% Vermentino
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Possa
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Red still
Lunae Bosoni
,  IGT Liguria di Levante, Albarossa, Alicante
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Ka Mancine
,  DOC Rossese di Dolceacqua, 100% Rossese
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Cà du Ferrà
,  DOC Colline di Levanto Vermentino, 100% Vermentino
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GR 3
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La Baracca
,  DOC Cinque Terre, Bosco, Albarola
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Giacomelli
,  DOC Colli di Luni Vermentino, 100% Vermentino
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Lunae Bosoni
,  DOC Colli di Luni Vermentino, 100% Vermentino
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Red still
La Baracca
,  IGT Liguria di Levante, Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah
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Liqueurs
Lunae Bosoni
Linked to the Ligurian tradition of the 5 Terre, where in ancient times families, using 'poor' ingredients, produced this liqueur with great character. Produced with the same care as in the past, in small quantities, it has an ageing period of...
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Lunae Bosoni
This liqueur is based on an ancient recipe that requires over 60 days of processing and about 12 months of ageing. It is handcrafted using wild plum berries from Lunigiana. Spicy aromas and forest resins characterise it.
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Lunae Bosoni
The aromas of this liqueur date back to the 16th century, when coffee arrived on the Ligurian coast thanks to the voyages of Genoese sailors. It is produced with moka pots, in small quantities, following an ancient Ligurian recipe and using unique...
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Poggio dei Gorleri
,  DOC Riviera Ligure di Ponente Granaccia, 100% Alicante
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Giacomelli
,  IGT Liguria di Levante, 30% Trebbiano, 60% Vermentino, 10% Malvasia
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La Felce
,  IGT Liguria di Levante, Trebbiano, Vermentino, Malvasia
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La Felce
,  IGT Liguria di Levante, Canaiolo Nero, Sangiovese, Alicante
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La Felce
,  IGT Liguria di Levante, Merlot, Alicante
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Lunae Bosoni
,  DOC Colli di Luni Vermentino, 100% Vermentino
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Red green still
Arrigoni
,  DOC Colli di Luni Rosso, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese
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Ka Mancine
,  VdT , 20% Vermentino, 10% Viognier, 70% Massarda
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