Liguria

Question 1

Where is the region of Liguria located, and what is its climate like?

Answer 1

Liguria occupies a narrow band of mountainous coastland south of Piedmont and enjoys a Mediterranean climate

Question 2

What challenges does viticulture face in Liguria?

Answer 2

Viticulture is on the decline due to the region’s steep, treacherous coastal terrain

Question 3

Which grape is particularly successful in Liguria, and in which DOC wines is it prominent?

Answer 3

Pigato (Vermentino) is successful, especially in Colli di Luni and Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC wines

Question 4

Which local red grape is used to produce Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC varietal wines?

Answer 4

Rossese

Question 5

What other DOC is Rossese used in, and what style of wine does it produce?

Answer 5

Rossese di Dolceacqua DOC, producing red varietal wines

Question 6

What type of wines are produced in the Cinque Terre DOC, and how are they regarded?

Answer 6

Basic, light Bosco-based white wines, which remain amongst Liguria’s most well-known wines