Liguria Flashcards
How many DOCGs are in Liguria?
0
Where is Liguria?
Mountainous coastland south of Piedmont
Name two DOC’s in Liguria known for successful Pigato.
Colli di Luni DOC
Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC
Name two DOC’s known for success of Rossese?
Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC (a wide stretch of territory between Genoa and the French border)
Rossese di Dolceacqua DOC- the only red only appellation in Liguria (Pornassio does red and rose only with Ormeasco—aka Dolcetto)
**Rossesse is sometimes referred to as Italy’s Pinot Noir; combining aromas of blackcurrants and roses with power and delicacy
Cinque Terre DOC
Style
Aging
Name of the Liguria appellation known for the basic, light Bosco-based (min 40%) white wine. Can be made in still and Sciacchetrà (passito bianco; can also be Riserva)
Only for Sciacchetrà
Passito: may not be vinified until Nov 1 of harvest year, may not be released until Nov 1 of the next year.
Sciacchetrà Passito Riserva: may not be released until Nov 1 of the 3rd year after harvest.
- *only appellation in Liguria that is white wine only.
- **vertigo-inducing vineyards perched on terraces sculpted into cliffsides high above the Ligurian Sea.
What is the capital of Liguria
Genoa
What are the two most successful red and white grapes in Liguria?
Rossese and Vermentino
What are other synonyms for Vermentino? (4)
Pigato in Ligura, Favorita in Piedmont, Rolle-South of France, Vermentinu- Corsica
What rare white grape was saved from extinction in Liguria?
Scimiscià
What is Dolcetto called in Liguria? What DOC is a minimum 95% this grape?
Ormeasco
Pornassio (Ormeasco di Pornassio) DOC
What are the 5 subzones of Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC
—Riviera dei Fiori- Vermentino (blanco) and Rossesse (rosso)
—Albenga-Vermentino (blanco) and Rossesse (rosso)
—Finalese-Vermentino (blanco) and Rossesse (rosso)
—Quiliano- Granaccia (rosso)
—Taggia- 100% Moscato
