Discover the top 100 best white wines of Liguria as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white wines that are popular of Liguria and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Coastal region of northwest Italy on the Riviera, terraced vineyards among the steepest in Europe (~1,650 ha). Vermentino signature in white: fresh and saline with signature notes of citrus, white flowers, wild herbs, fresh almond and an iodine mineral touch, taut long mouth. Local Pigato similar and ample, mineral Bosco (min. 40% in Cinque Terre), Albarola.
Native Rossese di Dolceacqua reds (rose, raspberry, spices). Cult Sciacchetrà sweet wine.
Structured and full-bodied dry whites with a pale golden colour, broad palate and moderate acidity, with signature aromas of almond (hallmark), yellow fruit (pear, peach, apricot), white flowers and saline marine notes. A sunny Mediterranean profile. Pillar of dry Sicilian whites and traditional Marsala, also signing the Ansonica Costa dell'Argentario DOC in Tuscany and the island of Elba. An indigenous white variety from Sicily (known as Inzolia).
white wines from the region of Liguria go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of cornish pasties, generous flaky quiche or moroccan lamb shoulder.
On the nose in the region of Liguria often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or earth. In the mouth in the region of Liguria is a powerful with a nice freshness.
