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Colline del Genovesato IGT

Colline del Genovesato IGT wine guide: the wine region in Italy, its Pigato, the white wine and rosé wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
Italy
Climate
Mediterranean
Signature grape
Pigato
Styles
white · rosé · red
4
Signature grapes
8
Bottles to find

Colline del Genovesato IGT is a wine region of Liguria, Italy.

Growers build the wines around Pigato, filling out the blend with Granaccia, Ciliegiolo and Vermentino (Rolle).

The ground underneath is clay, limestone and sandstone.

The climate is mediterranean.

The vineyards themselves read as slopes.

White wine, rosé wine and red wine, plus two more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp and aromatic, showcasing floral and citrus notes, refreshing and fruity and medium-bodied, plus five more.

At the table these bottles work with seafood, light pastas, grilled vegetables and poultry.

Serve at 8 to 10°C.

Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

Soil
ClayLimestoneSandstone
Climate
Mediterranean
Terrain
Slopes
Styles
whiteroséredsparklingsweet

In the glass.

White: Crisp and aromatic, Showcasing floral and citrus notes.

Rosé: Refreshing and fruity.

Red: Medium-bodied, Cherry and spice.

Sparkling: Light and effervescent, Touch of fruitiness.

Sweet: Rich and concentrated, Showcasing dried fruit flavors.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • Bisson Colline del Genovesato Bianco IGT, Liguria, Italy
  • Bisson Colline del Genovesato Rosso IGT, Liguria, Italy
  • Bisson Il Granaccia Colline del Genovesato IGT, Liguria, Italy
  • Bisson L'Antico Colline del Genovesato Bianco IGT, Liguria, Italy
  • Bisson Pigato Colline del Genovesato IGT, Liguria, Italy
  • Bisson Tre Vigne Colline del Genovesato Bianco IGT, Liguria, Italy
  • La Ricolla di Parma Daniele 'Berette' Colline del Genovesato IGT, Liguria, Italy
  • La Ricolla di Parma Daniele 'Ninte di Ninte' Colline del Genovesato IGT, Liguria, Italy

At the table.

  • Seafood
  • Light pastas
  • Grilled vegetables
  • Poultry
  • Soft cheeses

Serving and cellaring.

  • Serve at 8 to 10°C.
  • Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

Nearby regions.

Colline del Genovesato IGT: common questions

01.
What grapes is Colline del Genovesato IGT known for?
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Pigato is the signature grape of Colline del Genovesato IGT. Granaccia, Ciliegiolo and Vermentino (Rolle) are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Colline del Genovesato IGT make?
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Colline del Genovesato IGT produces white wine, rosé wine, red wine and sparkling wine, plus one more.
03.
Where is Colline del Genovesato IGT?
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You will find Colline del Genovesato IGT in Italy, where it is a wine region.
04.
What food goes with Colline del Genovesato IGT wine?
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Try seafood, light pastas, grilled vegetables, poultry and soft cheeses.
05.
How long does Colline del Genovesato IGT wine age?
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Keeps for 3 to 5 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.

More from here: every wine region in Italy, or the wider Liguria guide.

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