The 2013 Bianco Marea offers a luminous, textural snapshot of the Cinque Terre’s rugged terroir. This blend of Bosco, Albarola, and Vermentino is gently aged, revealing a layered bouquet of preserved lemon, wild herbs, crushed oyster shell, and sun-dried flowers. On the palate, it’s saline and taut, yet softened by the evolution of time—offering subtle notes of chamomile, dried stone fruits, and a touch of waxy citrus peel. The wine’s lingering mineral finish speaks to the sea-facing cliffs from which it hails, while its aged complexity makes it an ideal pairing for grilled langoustines, bottarga, or creamy goat cheeses. A contemplative white with character and depth, it’s a rare taste of Liguria’s storied maritime vineyards.
Bisson is a boutique estate founded by Pierluigi Lugano, a Ligurian winemaker and former sommelier committed to preserving the coastal viticultural heritage of the Cinque Terre and eastern Liguria. The winery cultivates dramatic, terraced vineyards overlooking the Mediterranean, where mechanization is impossible and all work is done by hand. Specializing in indigenous grapes like Bosco, Albarola, and Vermentino, Bisson produces wines that reflect the region’s salt-laced breezes, steep exposures, and mineral-rich soils. Lugano’s dedication to tradition and innovation—most notably with his underwater-aged sparkling wine “Abissi”—has made Bisson a symbol of quality and authenticity in Italian coastal winemaking. The estate’s minimal-intervention approach and sharp focus on terroir yield wines that are as soulful as they are singular.
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