This family holds 500 years of tradition and knowledge for the region. When asked Paolo, one of the four siblings running the estate today, if the family follows organic methods in the vineyards, he'll laugh. He says we’re not "organic," as if you had asked about some crazy new technology. "We do everything the same way our ancestors have for hundreds of years." Want to be transported to Liguria? A few sips of this will take you there.

Pairing: Fresh seafood 

Grape: Lumassina

Soil: Silt

Farming: No sprays and allows for biodiversity in the vineyard, the same way his grandparents treated the vineyards.  

* "The rocks in Varigotti have an unusually high aluminum content; as the rock breaks down, the aluminum is released and washes into the clay soil. Over several years, it oxidizes and turns red. This soil is found only in Varigotti and certain areas of Provence (which is just a few hours away by car)". - Notes on the soil by the importer, Kermit Lynch