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Bisson

Chiavari · Genova (GE)
← Liguria
Established
1978
Pierluigi Lugano
Yearly production
Location
Chiavari, Genova (GE), Liguria
Genova (GE)
Vineyard area
estate

Appellations

Golfo del Tigullio - Portofino o Portofino DOC

History

Enoteca Bisson was born in 1978 when Pierluigi Lugano, from his wine shop in Chiavari, set out to revive Ligurian wines that had nearly disappeared.

He moved from bulk-wine trader to merchant to grower, championing native grapes such as Bianchetta Genovese and Ciliegiolo.

The cellar is known for 'Abissi', a metodo classico aged underwater in the Golfo del Tigullio.

Wines

Illustrative selection
Ciliegiolo Golfo del Tigullio
Golfo del Tigullio - Portofino o Portofino DOC · Ciliegiolo
Bianchetta Genovese
Golfo del Tigullio - Portofino o Portofino DOC · Bianchetta Genovese
Vermentino
Golfo del Tigullio - Portofino o Portofino DOC · Vermentino
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