{"id":25197,"date":"2025-03-10T22:56:09","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T21:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vinisudshop.com\/?page_id=25197"},"modified":"2025-03-10T23:00:58","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T22:00:58","slug":"pigato-ligurias-wine-treasure-from-natural-viticulture","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vinisudshop.com\/en\/pigato-ligurias-wine-treasure-from-natural-viticulture\/","title":{"rendered":"Pigato: Liguria’s Wine Treasure from Natural Viticulture"},"content":{"rendered":"
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History of Pigato: Ancient Roots on the Italian Riviera<\/h2>\n

The Pigato grape<\/strong>, emblem of western Liguria<\/strong>, thrives on cliffside vineyards overlooking the Ligurian Sea. Locally called \u201cu Pig\u00e0\u201d for its characteristic speckled berries (\u201cpighe\u201d), this Ligurian native<\/strong> shares origins with Vermentino but develops unique aromatic complexity through its coastal terroir<\/strong> and clay-limestone soils.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Sustainable Viticulture: Philosophy in the Vineyard<\/h2>\n

Natural Farming<\/h3>\n

Naturally grown Pigato<\/strong> follows lunar cycles and low-impact pest control, preserving biodiversity through aromatic herbs planted between rows.<\/p>\n

Organic Certification<\/h3>\n

In Ligurian organic wineries<\/strong>, only native yeasts and controlled copper treatments are used, with yields capped at 70 quintals\/hectare.<\/p>\n

Biodynamic Practices<\/h3>\n

Biodynamic producers<\/strong> apply preparations like horn silica and manage soil health with clover and mustard cover crops.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Organoleptic Profile of Pigato Wine<\/h2>\n