Alessandri Massimo
Costa Delle Vigne Pigato Riviera Ligure Ponente Vigne Veggie 2023
| Denomination | DOC Riviera Ligure di Ponente Pigato |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Liguria (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pigato |
| Aging | 10 months on the lees in tonneaux, then 2 months in stainless steel tanks until natural clarification is achieved. Bottle ageing: 5 months. |
- Grape variety and designation: 100% Pigato, Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC, vintage 2023
- Ageing: 10 months on the lees in tonneaux, 2 months in stainless steel, 5 months in bottle
- Vinification: destemming and crushing, cold clarification; malolactic fermentation absent or partial
- Profile: structured white wine, enveloping and elegant palate, clear and pure aromas
- Pairings and awards: ideal with lean fish and cheeses; 3 Glasses Gambero Rosso
Description
What kind of wine it is
Costa Delle Vigne Pigato Riviera Ligure Ponente Vigne Veggie by Massimo Alessandri is a structured white wine that enhances the most authentic expression of the Riviera Ligure di Ponente. Made exclusively from Pigato grapes, it stands out for its clear aromatic profile and remarkable capacity to evolve over time. On the palate, it offers an enveloping and elegant sip, ideal for harmoniously accompanying delicate dishes of lean fish and platters of selected cheeses.
Where it comes from
The vineyards grow in the area of Ranzo, in the heart of western Liguria, enjoying optimal exposure to the south and east. The vines take root between 350 and 450 metres above sea level on soils rich in stones. These soils, composed of a sandy and clayey matrix with a characteristic reddish colour due to the presence of iron and aluminium oxides, are well-drained and low in water. These pedoclimatic conditions favour complete ripening of the grapes, giving great concentration to the wine.
How it is produced
The harvest takes place at the end of September, followed by gentle destemming and cold static clarification. Fermentation occurs at a controlled temperature to preserve the integrity of the fruit, while malolactic fermentation is inhibited or only partially carried out. The wine matures for a long time on its own lees in wooden barrels, then moves to steel tanks until it naturally clarifies. The process ends with significant bottle ageing before being released for sale.
History and Curiosities
The Costa Delle Vigne Pigato by Massimo Alessandri is a magnificent expression of the Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC. Produced in Ranzo, from vineyards located between 350 and 450 metres above sea level, this prestigious white wine is aged for 10 months in tonneaux and a further five months in bottle. Under the guidance of Walter Bonetti, the wine displays a solid structure with an alcohol content of 14%, an excellence awarded with the prestigious 3 Bicchieri Gambero Rosso. Perfect with lean fish and cheeses, it offers a memorable tasting experience with impeccable balance.
Tasting notes
Color
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1996
- Oenologist: Walter Bonetti
- Bottles produced: 30.000
- Hectares: 6
The vines are all grown using the Guyot method on a seven-hectare plot at an altitude of 280 to 400 metres above sea level.
For a long time this area has been known for the cultivation of vineyards bravely placed between the mountains and the sea, favoured by the mild climate and the many precious days of sunshine. Moreover, the composition of the soil, calcareous-clayey, is able to provide the grapes with all the nutrients and minerals they need.
On this morphologically complex land, Massimo Alessandri works and produces wines that have experienced such extraordinary growth that he is himself considered one of the most reliable vigneron in the region, pursuing the highest standards of grape quality with passion and dedication.
Harvest after harvest, Massimo Alessandri harvests grapes that are healthy, pure and rich in every tiny organoleptic trace. The result is fresh, pure and elegant wines that speak of tradition, generous and tenacious wines that tell of the true Ligurian soul.
The cellar is equipped with the most up-to-date winemaking technology, used with the utmost respect for the most historic and solid local traditions. Before refining in the bottle, the maturation of the grapes for some types of wine, such as Viorus, Seiana and Ligustico, takes place in 600-litre French oak barrels; while for others, such as Vermentino and Pigato, the most modern temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks are used. Read more
| Name | Alessandri Costa Delle Vigne Pigato Riviera Ligure Ponente Vigne Veggie 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pigato |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Liguria |
| Vendor | Alessandri Massimo |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Costa Delle Vigne Pigato by Massimo Alessandri is a magnificent expression of the Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC. Produced in Ranzo, from vineyards located between 350 and 450 metres above sea level, this prestigious white wine is aged for 10 months in tonneaux and a further five months in bottle. Under the guidance of Walter Bonetti, the wine displays a solid structure with an alcohol content of 14%, an excellence awarded with the prestigious 3 Bicchieri Gambero Rosso. Perfect with lean fish and cheeses, it offers a memorable tasting experience with impeccable balance. |
| Origin | Ranzo, Imperia (IM) |
| Soil composition | Medium depth with abundant coarse fragments; from sandy silty to clayey silty of reddish colour due to the presence of iron and aluminium oxides; well-drained with low water retention capacity |
| Cultivation system | Single Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 6300 |
| Harvest | End of September |
| Fermentation temperature | 16 9 °C |
| Fermentation | 12-20 days |
| Production technique | Diraspapigiatura; chiarifica statica a freddo; fermentazione malolattica non svolta o svolta in parte |
| Wine making | Destemming and crushing; cold static clarification; malolactic fermentation not carried out or only partially carried out |
| Aging | 10 months on the lees in tonneaux, then 2 months in stainless steel tanks until natural clarification is achieved. Bottle ageing: 5 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |