2023 Punta Crena Vermentino Riviera Ligure di Ponente ‘Vigneto Isasco’
For over 5 centuries, the Ruffino family has nurtured these vines that cling to the cliffs above the Ligurian Sea. Nicknamed “The Yachtsman’s White,” Vermentino is beloved for its breezy salinity, citrus lift, and mouthwatering freshness. It’s a vivid expression of the Riviera—sun-soaked, sea-sprayed, and utterly transportive.
Organic farming practices, hand-harvested, family-owned and less than 2,000 cases produced annually.
- Tasting Notes lemon, citrus zest, green apple, dried Mediterranean herbs, briny salinity
- Variety Vermentino
- Region Italy, Liguria
- Volume 750ml
- Alcohol Volume 12.5%
- Table Talk Vermentino is nicknamed “The Yachtsman’s White" because of the vines love affair with the sea. If you're in the Med and the breeze smells like salt and citrus, you’re probably in Vermentino country.
$35.00
Only 10 left in stock
Perched between the Mediterranean Sea and steep hills, the village of Varigotti is home to the Ruffino family, who have tended their terraced vineyards for over 500 years using time-honored methods. Today, four siblings run the Punta Crena estate, crafting wines that reflect deep local tradition and the unique character of their coastal terroir. With all vineyards located within 1,200 meters of the sea, cooling breezes keep the grapes healthy without the need for chemicals—though the family scoffs at the term “organic,” insisting they simply farm as their ancestors did. Specializing in rare, nearly extinct indigenous varietals like Mataòssu, Crovino, and Barbarossa, their wines are lively, unpretentious, and tailor-made for the local cuisine of seafood and garden-fresh vegetables.
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