Liguria Flashcards
What two mountain ranges meet in Liguria?
The Alps and the Apennines
What were the wines of Liguria called in the Middle Ages?
Vernaccia
What are the most planted grape varietals in Liguria ?
Vermentino and Pigato - they are different biotypes of the same grape
Why does Sardinia have so many Vermentino vines?
It was once a part of the Republic of Genoa
Which DOC straddles the area between Liguria and the Tuscan coast?
Colli di Luni
How did Pigato get its name?
It come form the word pigau which means spotted- the skins of the Pigato grape are spotted
Which DOC of Liguria requires a min 95% Pigato?
Riviera Ligure di Ponente
What is the most planted red grape of Liguria?
Rossese
I which part of Liguria is Rossese found?
The Western part
What is Rossese called in Provence?
Tibouren
What are the best soils for Rossese?
On steep cliffs in marly grey soils locally called sgruttu
What are the DOCs for Rossese?
Rossese di Dolcwacqua - requires a minimum 95% Rossese
Riviera Ligure di Ponente
What is the name for Dolcetto in Liguria?
Ormeasco
What is rosè from Dolcetto (Ormeasco) called in Liguria?
Sciactrà
What is the DOC for Dolcetto in Liguria?
What styles of wine may be made?
Ormeasco di Pornassio
Red, Rosè, and Passito from a min 95% Ormeasco (Dolcetto)
