Bisson Portofino Bianco 'Bianchetta Genovese U Pastine' 2025 Catalonia having a grey-garnet hue

having a grey-garnet hue

Jean-Marc has access to fruit in this terrific appellation in the northern part of the Côte Chalonnaise from parcels owned by an old friend with whom he served in the military

and racked at least a few times before bottling

a staggering two-month maceration slowly extracts every element the couple’s intensive biodynamic farming brings to the fruit

the appellation having gained approval for premier cru status of 22 vineyards starting in 2020

Bisson Portofino Bianco 'Bianchetta Genovese U Pastine' 2025 Catalonia having a grey-garnet hueThe term U Pastine is from the local dialect indicating a very special product, appropriate for this rare white grape found only in Liguria. Lugano has saved several parcels from extinction and from which he creates a truly unique white wine that is delicate, lively and satisfying, filled with vibrant minerality; it is particularly delightful when married to the white fleshed fish that frequent the shores of this part of Liguria the bianchetti, the