DOC · since 2011
Portofino
Wine · PDO · 36 municipalities
Established in 2011 across 36 Ligurian municipalities, the Portofino DOC enforces unique labeling rules that set it apart from neighboring Italian denominations: the terms 'superiore', 'fine', 'scelto', and 'selezionato' are explicitly forbidden, and no 'riserva' category exists. For the base white wine, which requires a minimum of 60% Vermentino and Bianchetta Genovese, the minimum alcohol is 9.5% vol. However, within the 'Costa dei Fieschi' subzone, which includes coastal municipalities like Camogli, the regulations tighten. Here, maximum yields are restricted to 8.5 t/ha, and white wines must achieve a higher minimum natural alcohol of 11.00%.
Vermentino e Bianchetta Genovese (da soli o congiuntamente) 60%9.5% vol min90 q/ha maxsource ↗
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The facts
- Colour
- straw yellow of varying intensity
- Taste
- dry, sapid
The producers 0
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Portofino produced?
- Portofino is produced in 36 municipalities in Liguria, Italy: Avegno, Bargagli, Bogliasco, Borzonasca and more.
- What grape is Portofino made from?
- Portofino is made from Vermentino e Bianchetta Genovese (da soli o congiuntamente) (min 60%), altri vitigni a bacca bianca non aromatici idonei alla Regione Liguria.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Portofino?
- The minimum alcohol content of Portofino is 9.5% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.