Rossese di Dolceacqua Quick Facts What Makes Rossese di Dolceacqua Special? Rossese di Dolceacqua is one of Italy’s most enchanting yet little-known reds. Cultivated on dramatic seaside terraces in western Liguria, this wine is celebrated for its delicate perfume, graceful texture, and Mediterranean soul. Locals call it “the Pinot Noir…

What is Riviera del Garda Classico DOC? Riviera del Garda Classico DOC is one of northern Italy’s most evocative wine zones, nestled along the western shores of Lake Garda. Celebrated for its Groppello-based reds and the delicate Chiaretto rosé, this DOC reflects centuries of winemaking tradition in the Valtènesi hills.…

What is Pornassio / Ormeasco di Pornassio DOC? Tucked into western Liguria’s mountain interior, Ormeasco di Pornassio DOC—also permitted as Pornassio DOC—is one of Italy’s smallest and most distinctive red-wine denominations. Established in 2003, it covers wines made in the province of Imperia from Ormeasco, the Ligurian name for Dolcetto,…

Portofino DOC at a Glance Official name: Golfo del Tigullio–Portofino DOC (also labeled Portofino DOC)Where: Italian Riviera (Province of Genova, Liguria)—from coastal villages to inland valleysSignature vibe: Heroic coastal viticulture—terraces, sea breezes, hand workKey grapes (white): Vermentino, Bianchetta Genovese, Scimiscià (Cimixà), Moscato Bianco Key grapes (red/rosé): Ciliegiolo, Dolcetto Styles: Still,…

Introduction: Liguria’s Coastal Vineyard Poetry Nestled just beyond the rugged cliffs of Cinque Terre, the Colline di Levanto DOC represents one of Liguria’s most enchanting yet overlooked wine regions. With only about 5,800 cases produced annually, these small-production wines embody the coastal poetry of terraced vineyards, salty sea breezes, and…

What Is Cinque Terre Sciacchetrà DOC? Cinque Terre Sciacchetrà DOC is one of Italy’s most enchanting dessert wines—a golden vino passito born from the steep terraced vineyards of Liguria. While the broader Cinque Terre DOC includes fresh white wines, Sciacchetrà stands apart as a rare, handcrafted wine treasured for its…

Val Polcèvera DOC: White Grapes are Albarola, Bianchetta Genovese, VermentinoRed Grape Varieties sre Ciliegiolo, Dolcetto, SangioveseThis is an appellation for Bianco (Wh, WhFr): Minimum 60% Albarola, Bianchetta Genovese, and/or Vermentino + OANWG; Bianchetta Genovese (Wh, WhFr): Minimum 85% Bianchetta Genovese + OANWG; Vermentino (Wh, WhFr): Minimum 85% Vermentino + OANWG; Rosato (Ro, RoFr): Minimum 60%…

IGP Terrazze dell’Imperiese: White Grapes are Pigato, Vermentino and  Red Grapes are Dolcetto, Rossese. This is an appellation for Bianco (Wh, WhFr): Minimum 40% Pigato and/or Vermentino + OANWG; Rosato (Ro): Minimum 40% Dolcetto (locally Ormeasco) and/or Rossese + OANRG; Rosso (Rd, RdFr): Minimum 40% Dolcetto and/or Rossese + OANRG; Novello…

IGP Liguria di Levante: White Grapes are Albana, Albarola, Bianchetta Genovese, Bosco, Greco, Malvasia, Moscato, Pigato, Rossese Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc, Scimiscià, Trebbiano, Vermentino and Red Grape Varieties are Albarossa,  Alicante, Barbera, Barsaglina, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo Nero, Ciliegiolo, Dolcetto, Merlot, Rossese, Syrah, Vermentino Nero. The Minimum alcohol level is  10.5% for Bianco, white varietals, Rosato, and red varietals; 11.5% for Rosso; 13.5% for Passito (15.0% potential) We are working on this IGP Liguria…

IGP Colline Savonesi: White Grapes are Albana, Albarola, Bianchetta Genovese, Bosco, Greco, Lumassina, Malvasia, Moscato, Pigato, Sauvignon Blanc,  Trebbiano, Vermentino and  Red are Albarossa, Alicante, Barbera, Cabernet Franc,  Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo Nero, Ciliegiolo, Dolcetto, Merlot,  Rossese,  Sangiovese, Syrah. The zone of production is the  Hilly parts of the province of Savona.…