We were in Vernazza recently and my wife and I did not drink any of the local white wine that is grown in the area is it a chardenay type or pinot griggio or sweet riesling,let me know ,thanks Brian
Posted by
Portland, Oregon, USA
320 posts
Brian:
The wine of the Cinque Terre is made from Bosco, Albarola, and Vermentino grapes - grapes not used much elsewhere. Plus the soil and climate of the Cinque Terre give the wine a truly unique character - a real sense of "somewhereness".
One of the best parts of being in the Cinque Terre for me is enjoying the wine.
I have not found any vino de Cinque Terre available here in the U.S.
At home we approximate by trying many Mediterranean whites. Our current favorite (although not the same as vino de Cinque Terre) is the Mediterranean white from Rene Barbier - a Spanish wine that is very reasonable (even here in expensive Oregon I pay only $4.18 a bottle!)and widely available - Trader Joe's carries it sometimes.
I hope that this helps. Have fun.
Posted by
Mpls, MN
1005 posts
We always enjoy the C.T. wine while visiting here. Will check out my local Trader Joe's for your suggested wine! Thank you!