The wines of Liguria are not well-known outside of their home region. This region is simply known as the Italian Riviera and is a chic tourist destination as people flock to the beaches of Portofino or walk the living postcard of Cinque Terre.
Liguria ranks second to last among Italian wine regions but its wines are growing in reputation. There are no DOCG wines made here but there are eight DOCs. Vermentino is king and the best examples from Liguria rival the world’s best.
Permitted grapes include:
White — Vermentino, Pigato (a sub-variety of Vermentino)
Red — Rossese
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Cinque Terre – White and Sweet wines are made here primarily with Bosco.
Cinque Terre Sciacchetrà – White and Sweet wines are made here primarily with Bosco.
Colli di Luni – Red and White wines are made here.
Colline di Levanto – White and Red wines are made here.
Golfo del Tigullio-Portofino – White, Red, Rose, Sparkling, Sweet, and Rosé wines are made here.
IGP Colline del Genovesato – White, Red, Rose, Sweet, and Rosé wines are made here.
IGP Colline Savonesi – White, Red, Rose, Sweet, and Rosé wines are made here.
IGP Liguria di Levante – White, Red, Rose, Sweet, and Rosé wines are made here.
IGP Terrazze dell’Imperiese – White, Red, Rose, Sweet, and Rosé wines are made here.
Ormeasco di Pornassio – Red, Rose, Sweet, and Rosé wines are made here primarily with Dolcetto.
Pornassio – Red, Sweet, Rose, and Rosé wines are made here.
Portofino – White, Red, Rose, and Rosé wines are made here.
Riviera Ligure di Ponente – White, Red, and Sweet wines are made here.
Rossese di Dolceacqua – Red wines are made here primarily with Rossese.
Val Polcevera – White, Red, Rose, Sparkling, Sweet, and Rosé wines are made here.