Region: Liguria
History: Established as IGT Golfo dei Poeti (La Spezia) in 2001; name changed in 2011
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, Syrah
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh, WhFr): Any proportions of white grape varieties approved for the region of Liguria
- Varietals (Wh, WhFr): Minimum 85% Malvasia Bianca Lunga or Trebbiano Toscano + OAWG
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (Ro): Any proportions of 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
- Varietals (Rd, RdFr): Minimum 85% Canaiolo Nero, Ciliegiolo, Merlot, Pollera Nera, Sangiovese, or Syrah + OARG
- Novello (Rosso)
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
- Bianco Passito (Wh, WhSw): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Liguria
- Rosso Passito (Rd, RdSw): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Liguria
Significant Production Rules:
- Zone of production: Entire province of La Spezia
- Minimum alcohol level: 10.5% for Bianco, white varietals, Rosato, and red varietals; 11.5% for Rosso; 13.5% for Passito (15.0% potential)
- Aging: No minimums specified
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