The Colline del Genovesato IGT covers the Genoa area, in Liguria. It was established in 2002 and has about 13 hectares, with an output of 334 hectolitres. It includes whites, rosés and reds, still or frizzante, plus a Novello and a Passito. The minimum alcohol is 10%, and the rules set no minimum ageing periods.
The whites and Pigato
The Bianco is made from the white grapes approved in Liguria, in any proportion. The Pigato requires at least 85% of the grape. Both may be still or frizzante.
Granaccia and the reds
Rosato and Rosso come from the red grapes approved in Liguria, in any proportion, and the Rosso may also be Novello. The Granaccia requires at least 85% Alicante, the grape that is called Granaccia here; it too may be still or frizzante.
The Passito
The Passito is a sweet red, from red grapes approved in Liguria in any proportion.
The Pigato and the Bianco go with trofie with pesto, anchovies, vegetable pie and fish; the Granaccia and the Rosso with rabbit, cima ripiena and meat-filled dishes; the Passito with dry biscuits. Further east, on the border with Tuscany, are the Colli di Luni, with their Vermentino.
