Pigato Riv Lig di Ponente Doc

14,90 

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Description

Tasting notes:

Presents a golden yellow straw colour and a fine, clean aroma of good persistence and intensity, in which flowery notes of acacia, aromatic herbs and light sensations of citrus fruits are prevalent. In the mouth, it is sharp, almost salty, full and warm. At the end, it reveals a good acidity, with a light taste of aniseed and almond. It goes best with antipasti and fish dishes, steamed greens and savoury tarts, pasta dressed or stuffed with herbs.

Additional information

Name

Pigato Riviera Ligure di Ponente doc

Grape variety:

100% Pigato

Area of production

A vineyard of about half a hectare cultivated in one of the characteristic garden-gardens of the plain dominated by the ancient village of Quiliano (SV). Its loose, sandy soils help to highlight aromas characteristic of the grape variety.

Exposure

South, southwest.

Vine system

In the third ten-day period of September.

Winemaking

Raditional white winemaking, with crushing of the grapes and fermentation at a controlled temperature (18°C). Malolactic fermentation does not take place, in order to intensify the varietal aromas.

Maturation

From 6 to 8 months in steel containers. Bottled using sterile filtration in the late Spring following the harvest.

Aging

Rests for several months in bottles before being sent to the table.

Alcohol

13.5 % vol.