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Italian Grapes

Bosco

Albarola

Bosco is an Italian white wine grape from Liguria.

Bosco Flavors

Lemon, Yellow Apple and Pear are typical Bosco flavors, with a finish of steely salinity.

Lemon
Lemon		 Apple
Apple		 Pear
Pear		 Peach
Peach
Honeysuckle
Honeysuckle		 Pineapple
Pineapple		 Almond
Almond		 Steel
Steel

Profile and Food Pairing ...

Cinque Terre Bianco DOC

Cinque Terre Bianco was established as a DOC in 1973:

NameDescription
Bosco DOCMin 80% Bosco, Max 20% OAG
Albarola DOCMin 80% Albarola, Max 20% OAG
Vermentino DOCMin 80% Vermentino, Max 20% OAG

The DOC has 3 subzones:

Region Liguria

5Terre

Climate

Liguria's vineyards are situated along the rugged coastline, often on steep terraced hillsides. The proximity to the sea influences its climate, creating a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm summers. The sea breezes help moderate temperatures, providing a favorable environment for grape cultivation.

Black Grapes

White Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon

12% Rossese

 Sauvignon

28% Vermentino
15% Pigato
  5% Albarola
  5% Bosco

Red Wines

White Wines
Red Wine

Rossese di Dolceacqua

 White Wine

Albarola
Cinque Terre Bianco
Pigato
Rossese Bianco
Vermentino
Liguria

Denominations

Cinque Terre / Cinque Terre Sciacchetrà DOC
Colli di Luni DOC
Colline di Levanto DOC
Golfo del Tigullio–Portofino / Portofino DOC
Pornassio / Ormeasco di Pornassio DOC
Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC
Rossese di Dolceacqua / Dolceacqua DOC
Val Polcèvera DOC

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