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Pigato (Italy)

Pigato

Pigato is a white wine grape from Liguria.

The grape is DNA related to Vermentino.

Pigato Flavors

Salinity, Lime, and Green Apple are typical Pigato flavors.

With delicate hints of Pine Nuts, Basil, and Minerals.

The bitter aftertaste reminds of the white peel in a grapefruit.

Lemon
Lemon		 Lime
Lime		 Apple
Apple		 Pear
Pear
Peach
Peach		 Grapefruit
Grapefruit		 Daffodil
Daffodil		 Rosemary
Rosemary
Almonds
Pine Nuts		 Herbs
Basil		 Almond
Almond		 Salt
Salt

Profile and Food Pairing ...

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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