Winemaker Notes
After a short maceration on the skins, the grapes are fermented in stainless steel and aged on their lees for the following 6 months. The tannic structure of the variety Bosco together with the aromas of Vermentino meet the acidity of Albarola and Ruzzese in a naturally balanced mix that makes these wines full and elegant.
Professional Ratings
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Vinous
The 2023 Bianco Cinque Terre is compelling. Complex, dynamic and nuanced, the 2023 is wonderfully effusive right out if the gate, Tangerine oil, mint, dried flowers, graphite and sage lend striking complexity throughout. A whole range of tropical and mineral inflections develop in the glass. This layered, vibrant white is irresistible.
With hundreds of white grape varieties to choose from, winemakers have the freedom to create a virtually endless assortment of blended white wines. In many European regions, strict laws are in place determining the set of varieties that may be used in white wine blends, but in the New World, experimentation is permitted and encouraged. Blending can be utilized to enhance balance or create complexity, lending different layers of flavors and aromas. For example, a variety that creates a soft and full-bodied white wine blend, like Chardonnay, would do well combined with one that is more fragrant and naturally high in acidity. Sometimes small amounts of a particular variety are added to boost color or aromatics. Blending can take place before or after fermentation, with the latter, more popular option giving more control to the winemaker over the final qualities of the wine.
Forming a crescent along Italy’s northwestern Mediterranean coast, Liguria is one of the country’s smallest regions. Though its ports, Genoa and Savona have welcomed foreign influence for centuries, the region today is experiencing a fresh interest in its own indigenous varieties. Liguria commits large efforts to the white Vermentino (also called Pigato) and the red varieties Rossese, Sangiovese and Dolcetto (also called Ormeasco in Liguria).
Liguria has no shortage of dizzyingly steep, coastal vineyards. On its eastern end in Cinqueterre, Vermentino grows along cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean. On its west, bordering France, terraced, seaside vineyards are home to Rossese di Dolceacqua, Liguria’s powerful yet highly aromatic red.