Punta Crena 'Ca da Rena' Pigato, Liguria, Italy 2018
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The vineyards of Punta Crena are all within 1200 meters of the water and enjoy sea breezes that help keep the grapes healthy and happy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape: Pigato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoil: Rocky red clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFarming: Traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePairing: Fresh seafood and a sea view\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 4\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* \"Pigato is a genetic variation of Vermentino that developed around the 18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecentury and was probably named for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epighe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—“freckles” in the local dialect, referring to its spotty skin. Today the two varieties are often confused because they are frequently planted together and cross-pollinate in the vineyards, but the difference is evident when they are kept separate, as at Punta Crena. In order to demonstrate this distinction scientifically the Ruffinos are planning to provide cuttings of their own vines to a local university for comparative genetic testing\" - notes from the importer, Kermit Lynch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2021-01-22T18:42:46-05:00","created_at":"2021-01-22T18:42:45-05:00","vendor":"Punta Crena","type":"White Wine","tags":["Italy","Pigato","White Wine"],"price":2800,"price_min":2800,"price_max":2800,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":32830024745006,"title":"750ml","option1":"750ml","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"WH13298","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Punta Crena 'Ca da Rena' Pigato, Liguria, Italy 2018 - 750ml","public_title":"750ml","options":["750ml"],"price":2800,"weight":1361,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0636\/4974\/products\/PUNTA-CRENA-PIGATO.jpg?v=1611764676"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0636\/4974\/products\/PUNTA-CRENA-PIGATO.jpg?v=1611764676","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":7793385373742,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1500,"width":1500,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0636\/4974\/products\/PUNTA-CRENA-PIGATO.jpg?v=1611764660"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1500,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0636\/4974\/products\/PUNTA-CRENA-PIGATO.jpg?v=1611764660","width":1500}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Ruffino family has been tending these steep terraced vineyards for over 500 years, hardly changing a thing as they pass their knowledge and wisdom from one generation to the next. The vineyards of Punta Crena are all within 1200 meters of the water and enjoy sea breezes that help keep the grapes healthy and happy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape: Pigato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoil: Rocky red clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFarming: Traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePairing: Fresh seafood and a sea view\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 4\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* \"Pigato is a genetic variation of Vermentino that developed around the 18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecentury and was probably named for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epighe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—“freckles” in the local dialect, referring to its spotty skin. Today the two varieties are often confused because they are frequently planted together and cross-pollinate in the vineyards, but the difference is evident when they are kept separate, as at Punta Crena. In order to demonstrate this distinction scientifically the Ruffinos are planning to provide cuttings of their own vines to a local university for comparative genetic testing\" - notes from the importer, Kermit Lynch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}