
Cooperativa Cinque Terre ‘Sciacchetra’ Passito | 2013
Importer Notes: Named after the sound of the waves crashing at the base of the terraced vineyards, ‘Sciacchetra’, is an unforgettable Ligurian passito.
Grapes: 80% Bosco 15% Albarola 5% Vermentino
Farming: Sustainable
Vineyard: Sourced from all five villages (Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore).
Vine Age: 10-80 years
Altitude: 50-600 MASL
Soil: Sandy
Winemaking: 2 months appasimento. Fermentation with skin concact, 3 years aging in barrel.
Production: 544 cases
Tasting Notes: Nutty sweetness, dried fruit, candied citrus, toffee and honey.
Pairings: Canestrelli (Ligurian butter cookies).