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Liguria di Levante IGT

Liguria di Levante IGT wine guide: the appellation in Italy, its Malvasia Bianca, the red wine and white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

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

Liguria di Levante IGT is an appellation in Liguria, Italy.

The signature grape is Malvasia Bianca, backed by Trebbiano Toscano, Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo and Merlot, plus three more.

Vines root into sand and volcanic.

The climate is mediterranean.

The vineyards themselves read as hills.

The region is known for red wine, white wine and rosé wine, plus one more.

Quality is codified by the IGT Golfo dei Poeti, which is worth reading off the label.

Pour them alongside seafood, grilled vegetables, pasta dishes and soft cheeses.

decant before pouring.

Soil
SandVolcanic
Climate
Mediterranean
Terrain
Hills
Styles
redwhiterosépassito

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

  • IGT Golfo dei Poeti

Bottles to look for.

  • Arrigoni Tenuta Rosadimaggio 'Ampelos' Ciliegiolo Liguria di Levante IGT, Liguria, Italy
  • Ca du Ferra 'L'Intraprendente' Liguria di Levante IGT Passito Bianco, Italy
  • Ca du Ferra 'Magia Di Rosa' Liguria di Levante IGT Rosato, Italy
  • Campogrande Telemaco Liguria di Levante IGT, Liguria, Italy
  • Cantine Lunae 'Labianca' Liguria di Levante IGT, Liguria, Italy
  • Cantine Lunae Bosoni Circus Liguria di Levante IGT, Liguria, Italy
  • Cantine Lunae Bosoni Horae Liguria di Levante IGT, Liguria, Italy
  • Cantine Lunae Bosoni Mea Rosa Rosato Liguria di Levante IGT, Liguria, Italy

At the table.

  • Seafood
  • Grilled vegetables
  • Pasta dishes
  • Soft cheeses

Serving and cellaring.

  • decant before pouring.

Nearby regions.

Liguria di Levante IGT: common questions

01.
What grapes is Liguria di Levante IGT known for?
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Malvasia Bianca is the signature grape of Liguria di Levante IGT. Trebbiano Toscano, Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo and Merlot are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Liguria di Levante IGT make?
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Liguria di Levante IGT produces red wine, white wine, rosé wine and passito wine.
03.
Where is Liguria di Levante IGT?
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Liguria di Levante IGT is an appellation in Italy.
04.
What food goes with Liguria di Levante IGT wine?
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Try seafood, grilled vegetables, pasta dishes and soft cheeses.

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