Region: Liguria
History: Established in 1995
Principal White Grape Varieties: Albana, Albarola, Bianchetta Genovese, Bosco, Greco, Lumassina, Malvasia, Moscato, Pigato, Sauvignon Blanc, Trebbiano, Vermentino
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Albarossa, Alicante, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo Nero, Ciliegiolo, Dolcetto, Merlot, Rossese, Sangiovese, Syrah
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh, WhFr): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Liguria
- Lumassina (Wh, WhFr): Minimum 85% Lumassina (locally Buzzetto or Mataosso) + OANWG
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (Ro): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Liguria
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Liguria
- Granaccia (Rd): Minimum 85% Alicante (locally Granaccia) + OANRG
- Novello (Rosso)
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
- Passito (Wh, WhSw): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Liguria
Significant Production Rules:
- Zone of production: Hilly parts of the province of Savona
- Minimum alcohol level: 10.0% for all wines; 10.0% potential for Passito
- Aging: No minimums specified
