Region: Liguria
History: Established in 2002
Principal White Grape Varieties: Albana, Albarola, Bianchetta Genovese, Bosco, Greco, Malvasia, Moscato, Pigato, Rossese Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc, Scimiscià, Trebbiano, Vermentino
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Albarossa, Alicante, Barbera, Barsaglina, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo Nero, Ciliegiolo, Dolcetto, Merlot, Rossese, Sangiovese, Syrah
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh, WhFr): Any proportions of white grape varieties approved for the region of Liguria
- Pigato (Wh, WhFr): Minimum 85% Pigato + OANWG
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (Ro, RoFr): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Liguria
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd, RdFr): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Liguria
- Granaccia (Rd, RdFr): Minimum 85% Alicante (locally Granaccia) + OANRG
- Novello (Rosso)
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
- Passito (RdSw): Any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Liguria
Significant Production Rules:
- Zone of production: Portion of the province of Genova included in the Golfo del Tigullio, Riviera di Ponente, and Val Polcèvera DOCs
- Minimum alcohol level: 10.0% for Bianco; 10.5% for Rosato and Rosso; 11.0% for Novello; 14.0% for Passito (16.5% potential)
- Aging: No minimums specified
