Black Grape Wines to Discover the Elegance of Summer
The month of May opens with a double unmissable event for wine lovers and for those who wish to discover the lesser-known, but surprising, soul of Western Liguria: the red DOC e IGT from native grapes, capable of expressing freshness, elegance and versatility even during the hottest seasons.
🍷 “Reds for the Summer” – GenovaWine Festival
📅 Saturday May 17th
📍Genoa
During the GenovaWine Festival, Jacopo Fanciulli, Italian Wine Ambassador, will lead a tasting of red wines from black grapes produced by Vite in Riviera, to tell the public how the viticulture of Western Liguria is able to offer surprising wines even outside the seasonal schemes. An opportunity to discover how Granaccia, Rossese and Ormeasco can become ideal companions for summer lunches and dinners, thanks to their flavour, finesse and ease of drinking.
???? “The Suspended Vineyards” – Masterclass at Mare&Mosto
📅 Sunday May 25th
📍Sea&Musto – Sestri Levante
In a region historically linked to whites, the reds from Western Liguria represent small gems to be enhanced. The masterclass “Le Vigne Sospese – discovering the Reds DOC e IGT of Western Liguria”, conducted by Jacopo Fanciulli and Marco Rezzano, will bring to the tasting labels of great personality, expression of native vines such as Granaccia, Rossese and Ormeasco. A sensory journey through Mediterranean scents, balanced acidity and gentle tannins, designed for those who want to go beyond seasonal conventions and be surprised.
Two events, a single common thread: telling the story of Western Liguria through authentic, modern and characterful red wines, also perfect for summer.
