Val Polcèvera

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Hill substrates of marine turbidites, predominantly argillaceous composition, fine-loamy soils with neutral to sub-alkaline reaction.
• Vineyards at 500–600 m a.s.l., slope gradient 35–50%, predominantly south-east aspect, distance from the sea 0–16 km.
• Huglin Index ~1,900°C (range 1,690–2,040 depending on vintage), mean annual temperature ~12°C.
• Rainfall concentrated in November (~166 mm average); July the driest month with only 17 mm and 4 rain days.
• The subzone Coronata, in the municipality of Genova (hamlets Coronata, Fegino, Murta), has a historically documented vocation for viticulture. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)

• Viticultural tradition preserved in low-vigour row training and wood ageing, with distinctive varieties such as Bianchetta Genovese, Lumassina, and Vermentino.

• A profile common to all wine types: good acidity, vivid colours, delicate aromas with a predominantly fruity character, and savoury minerality.

• Soils of predominantly argillaceous composition (marine turbidites), moderate drainage, and neutral to sub-alkaline reaction combine to yield wines with good acidity and savoury depth.

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.

Sources

• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-IT-A0359