Pigato is a white skinned grape variety that is native to the Italian region of Liguria where it has been steadily grown since the 1600’s. Its name is derived from the local dialect word “pigau” which means stained in reference to the varietal’s skins being covered with rust colored patches when ripe. Pigato thrives mostly in the Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC which is situated along the Mediterranean coast in the western part of Liguria, it is planted in terraced, sun facing vineyards, whose rich in clay and limestone soil helps trap and release much needed moisture in the sometimes very dry Ligurian summers, during which most of the moisture the vines are exposed to is generated by the steady south to north blowing Mediterranean winds.

Wines made from Pigato Grapes usually appear a bright brilliant golden straw yellow with orange hues color.
The nose is reflective of the terroir with aromas of fresh peaches, apricots, wild flowers and fresh herbs such as sage, basil, thyme and rosemary.
On the palate the wines tend to have a rich creamy slightly effervescent texture with juicy flavors of ripe peaches, apricots, melon, subtle hints of honey and fresh cooking herbs with brisk acidity, flinty minerality and the grapes signature saline finish which help make them favorites with the local cuisine from seafood salads to trofie al pesto.