Golfo del Tigullio - Portofino

About the wine

The Golfo del Tigullio-Portofino DOC, also known as Portofino, represents the viticultural heritage of the Ligurian coast and its immediate hinterland in the province of Genoa. This diverse appellation encompasses a wide range of styles, including still, sparkling (spumante/frizzante), and passito wines. The white wines are typically based on Vermentino and Bianchetta Genovese, while the reds rely on Ciliegiolo and Dolcetto. The region is characterized by steep, terraced vineyards that benefit from a Mediterranean climate, producing wines with moderate acidity, delicate aromatics, and a distinctively harmonious profile. The DOC also features a prestigious sub-zone, 'Costa dei Fieschi,' which mandates stricter production standards. The wines are noted for their freshness and clear expression of the rugged, maritime-influenced Ligurian terroir, reflecting a long-standing tradition of small-scale, high-quality viticulture.

Grape varieties

Production & aging

The production area is located in the province of Genoa, spanning from the city of Genoa in the west to the border with the province of La Spezia in the east. It includes the entire territory of 33 communes, such as Portofino, Rapallo, Santa Margherita Ligure, and Sestri Levante, along with parts of Genoa, Lorsica, and Moconesi, covering both coastal areas and inland valleys.