Endlessly juicy, this bountiful, beautiful red from the native Ormeasco grape (similar to Dolcetto but with more of an earthy, structured core) blends aromas of blackberries, cherries and violets. The mouth is lush and fruity, with good grip and plenty of baking spices. An ideal wine for the table as its impeccable balance and freshness makes it a perfect pair with a wide range of cuisine.
2009 Durin Pigato: Italy's coastal treasure
7.23.2010
Pigato is considered the “prince” of Ligurian white wines, a coastal
grape that is spoken in the same breath as fine local cuisine and fresh
seafood. It should come as no surprise that food and wine go hand in
hand along this breathtaking coastline, not far from the famed cliffs
and wandering paths of Cinque Terre. Yet the culinary draw of the
Ligurian coast has overshadowed the vinous riches this coast produces,
only because so few of its bottles make their way to us.
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Durin Riviera Ligure di Ponente Pigato 2010
Italy
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Liguria
Originally from Greece, Pigato made its way to Liguria in the 1600s, and is believed to be a cousin of Vermentino. Today it is almost exclusively tied to the Ligurian Riviera, where vines curl and dig into amazingly steep, terraced hillsides. The mouth is medium-bodied with great mineral expression…
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Durin Riviera Ligure di Ponente Pigato 2009
Italy
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Liguria
Originally from Greece, Pigato made its way to Liguria in the 1600s, and is believed to be a cousin of Vermentino. Today it is almost exclusively tied to the Ligurian Riviera, where vines curl and dig into amazingly steep, terraced hillsides. The mouth is medium-bodied with great mineral expression…
Call 1-800-266-6585 to inquire.
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Durin Pornassio Ormeasco 2007
Italy
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Liguria
The local name for Dolcetto, Ormeasco in and along the Ligurian Riviera delivers flavors that are richer and more structured than what one would finds further northeast…
Call 1-800-266-6585 to inquire.
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