Pigato Cappellania Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC – Cantina Sancio

 Pigato Cappellania represents one of the most distinctive expressions of Pigato produced by Cantina Sancio. It comes from the terraced vineyards of the Western Ligurian Riviera, in a region strongly influenced by the sea and characterized by mineral soils that enhance the flavor and elegance of this native grape. The name Cappellania recalls the historic town on the hills above Spotorno where the family winery was founded.

 Type: White Wine
 Denomination: Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC – Pigato
 Origin: Liguria – Italy
 Grape varieties: Pigato
 Alcohol Content: 13.5 – 14%
 Format: 75 cl
 Allergens: Sulphites
 Chalice: Tulip
 Serving temperature: 10 – 12°C

 Tasting Notes: Straw yellow in color with greenish highlights. The bouquet is intense and persistent with citrus and exotic notes. On the palate, it is minerally, savory, and balanced, with good structure and a pleasant freshness.

 Pairings: Ideal with seafood appetizers, traditional Ligurian dishes, and fish-based preparations. Excellent with pasta with pesto and Ligurian-style sea bass.

 Cultivation: Pigato is grown in terraced vineyards with an average density of around 4,000 vines per hectare and a production of around 90 quintals of grapes.
 Harvest: The harvest is done manually in the first half of September with selection of the grapes and immediate delivery to the cellar.
 Vinification: Reductive cryomaceration followed by soft pressing and fermentation in steel tanks at controlled temperature.
 Maturation: Approximately four months on the lees.
 Aging: Two months in bottle before being released for sale.

 The Winery: The company's roots lie in the Cappellania estate on the hills above Spotorno, where almost fifty years ago Mario Sancio began cultivating his first vines and producing Pigato. Over time, the company has grown while maintaining strong ties to the Ligurian Riviera. Today, Sancio Azienda Agricola cultivates approximately 6 hectares of vineyards spread across Spotorno, Vezzi San Giorgio, Orco Feglino, Finale Ligure, and Celle Ligure, with an annual production of approximately 45,000 bottles that express the authentic character of the Ligurian Riviera.