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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Bianchetta Genovese is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Liguria, Italy.
Structurally it lands at light-medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for citrus, green apple, almond, floral and herbal.
The regions that matter for it are Golfo del Tigullio.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for maritime.
Watch for the synonyms: Calcatella.
At the table it suits whitebait fritters, baby squid salad and basil pesto with pinenuts.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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Golfo del Tigullio
Food pairings.
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whitebait fritters
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baby squid salad
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basil pesto with pinenuts
Also labelled.
Calcatella.
Bottles to look for.
- Andrea Bruzzone Bianchetta Genovese Val Polcevera, Liguria, Italy
- Bisson 'U Pastine' Golfo del Tigullio Bianchetta Genovese, Liguria, Italy
- Bisson Colline del Genovesato Bianco IGT, Liguria, Italy
- Domaine Vico 'H Emera' Blanc, Corsica, France
- Sant Armettu Genovese, IGP Ile de Beaute, France
Bianchetta Genovese: common questions
01.What does Bianchetta Genovese taste like?+
Bianchetta Genovese tastes of citrus, green apple, almond, floral and herbal. Structurally it lands at light-medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Bianchetta Genovese from?+
Bianchetta Genovese originates in Liguria, Italy.
03.Where is Bianchetta Genovese grown?+
The key regions for Bianchetta Genovese are Golfo del Tigullio.
04.What food pairs with Bianchetta Genovese?+
Pour it with whitebait fritters, baby squid salad and basil pesto with pinenuts.
05.What else is Bianchetta Genovese called?+
Bianchetta Genovese is also labelled Calcatella.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.