Pigato
| Pigato | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
| Color of berry skin | Blanc |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Origin | Italy |
| Notable regions | Liguria |
Pigato is a white
Riviera di Ponente zone in Italy's region of Liguria which makes sturdy, aromatic wines with plenty of fruit. DNA evidence proves that Pigato, Vermentino and Favorita
are closely related.
It gains its name, which means "spotted" from the appearance of the ripe grapes.
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References
- ISBN 0-7892-0883-0.
- ^ OZ Clarke and Margaret Rand: Grapes and Wines, p. 169.