The Most Typical Wines of Liguria
Liguria Wines
Land of nature, culture, and traditions, Liguria is home to some of the most renowned wines in Italy. Typical Ligurian wines are distinguished by the unique characteristics of their terroir.
Viticulture in Liguria has been a flourishing art since the time of the Greeks, further refined by the Romans and during the medieval era. Characterized by steep slopes and elevations, the Ligurian terrain features picturesque vineyards overlooking the sea and small terraces with stone walls. This instantly recognizable landscape characterizes much of the Cinque Terre, where the rare Sciacchetrà is produced
These vineyards are constantly exposed to the sea breeze, which imparts the grapes with a distinctive salinity not found elsewhere. This viticulture is defined as “heroic,” where the harvest is done strictly by hand, with the grapes transported on the shoulders: a nuance that makes the wine bottles even more fascinating and significant at the end of the process.
By definition, Ligurian wines include Vermentino, white grape vines, but many other varieties coexist, such as Pigato and Albarola. Ligurian wines are fresh and aromatic, but Liguria also offers red wines of great character, such as Rossese di Dolceacqua and Ormeasco.
Among the most important wineries to visit during your stay in Sestri Levante to discover its typical wines, we recommend:
Cantine Lunae Bosoni: Famous for Vermentino and the quality of its tastings, you can participate in guided tours and taste a selection of the best Ligurian wines accompanied by typical local products.
Laura Aschero Winery: A small family-run business that produces some of Liguria’s finest wines such as Vermentino, Pigato, Rossese and Rosato.
Bisson Vini: The winery renowned for its classic method sparkling wines aged under the sea: a unique and fascinating experience highlighted by typical bottles encrusted with marine plankton.
Exploring the world of Ligurian wines is a journey of senses and emotions in one of the most beautiful regions of Italy, treasures to be savored slowly, raising your glasses in front of the crystal-clear sea.
