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Pigato is a white grape known for citrus, herbs, peach. Its best-known homes are Liguria.
Origin and history
The traditional white grape of western Liguria; DNA proves it is the same variety as Vermentino and Piedmont's Favorita.
Where it grows
Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC, especially around Albenga and the Arroscia valley in the province of Savona and Imperia.
Structure
Medium body, medium acidity and a slightly oily, textured palate; dry with a gently bitter, saline finish.
Aromas, young and aged
Young: lemon, white peach, Mediterranean herbs, pine and sea air. With age: honey, almond and dried herbs.
Ageing
Best within 1–4 years.
Also known as
Vermentino, Favorita (same variety).
Good to know
Its name comes from the dialect word 'pigau', meaning freckled, after the rust-coloured spots that appear on the ripe berries.
Wine regions for Pigato
Pigato wines to try
Real bottles from The Wine Library.
Laura Aschero Pigato
Liguria · Riviera Ligure di Ponente · Pigato
Coastal white: peach, Mediterranean herbs and a salty, slightly bitter finish.
Food: Pesto pasta, fried anchovies, focaccia
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