Todd Scurci

8.9

#B21 #vermentino — 6 months ago

with Annie

Carol White

9.4

2017 in a Portofino - wonderful smooth afternoon white — 4 years ago

Adam Kincaid

9.1

This is a wine of intense subtlety. Deep golden color and tight, but medium acidity. The notes are complex and many, but they are not obvious. Starts with strong saline and brine. Then moves to mineral and stone, with underlying green apple, slight zest, and some minimal tropical notes. It packs a punch and requires a long time on the palate to fully open up and appreciate.

Jill says it tastes like lake water, but I disagree. — 4 years ago

with Jillian

Amer S. Ahmed

9.0

Delightful throwback to days in Portofino, this hard-to-find vermentino sings with sea spray, grapefruit, lemon peel, chamomile, nectarine, white peach, and tingly acid - mineral streak that accentuates both seafood and citrus fruit salads. Another superb expression from Liguria — 8 years ago

with Michael

Todd Scurci

9.4

#osteriadelpace — 9 years ago

with Nancy and Annie

Jill M

9.3

Thoroughly enjoyed the Ciliegiolo varietal in Rapallo, Italy. Cherry is in the name, and most certainly on the palate. — 9 years ago

with Dave

Cecilia Sánchez

9.0

Abril 30, 2017 GITANA, Portofino, solo NOS — 9 years ago

Galen Hasler

8.9

Tart, vibrant, bright fruits — 9 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.2

Bisson “ü Pastine” Bianchetta Genovese 2023
Portofino DOC, Liguria, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
A rare white wine made from 100% Bianchetta Genovese, an indigenous Ligurian grape, cultivated in steep coastal vineyards above Portofino. The “U Pastine” bottling highlights winemaker Pierluigi Lugano’s commitment to reviving traditional Ligurian varieties. Fresh, saline, and deeply tied to its maritime terroir.

Aromas & Flavors
Fragrant notes of citrus zest, green apple, white peach, and Mediterranean herbs. Subtle accents of sea spray and crushed rocks give the wine its unmistakable Ligurian identity.

Mouthfeel
Light-bodied, crisp, and energetic with zippy acidity. The finish is marked by a refreshing saline minerality and a delicate citrus lift.

Winemaking Notes
Hand-harvested grapes from terraced vineyards overlooking the sea. Vinified in stainless steel to preserve freshness and purity of fruit. Bisson is also known for the famous Abissi Metodo Classico — a sparkling wine aged in the sea off Portofino — though U Pastine is a still white wine, equally unique in its coastal character.

Food Pairing
Perfect with Ligurian seafood classics — anchovies, branzino, or seafood pasta with pesto. Also excellent with raw oysters, fresh mozzarella, and light salads.

Verdict
A vibrant, terroir-driven Ligurian gem that captures the essence of sea, sun, and stone. Refreshing, honest, and endlessly food-friendly — a must-try for lovers of coastal Italian wines. — 10 months ago

Debra Quinones

9.9

Posting this for Mari, she thinks it’s delicious. We had it at Portofino in Chicago! — 7 years ago

Amer S. Ahmed

9.2

In a field of gorgeous Italian whites, this was a star. Lime zest, sea spray, white peach, yellow plum, apricot, honeysuckle, rosemary, sweet basil, on a medium plus body with medium plus acid and a long satisfying, lip-smacking finish — 8 years ago

jim stroud

9.3

2014 vintage enjoyed in 2017. Bought this on recommendation in Portofino. Still a little young but very well balanced and as mentioned previously not too acidic. Well done. Good value. — 9 years ago

Scott Kahn

9.4

When in Portofino - drink like a worldly Italian!! This wine was a surprise find on my way to buy an ornellaia or chiappini - my two favorite Bolgheri wines with muscle AND finesse in the glass. This wine is from a cooler region in Italy however the Cabernet and Merlot could not have been shown better. There is pepper on the palette but otherwise the perfect balance and structure of these Bordeaux varietals. There is leather on the front end, and the acidity and lower alcohol made this wine a great addition to our meal. A guaranteed winner of any blind tasting!! — 9 years ago

Sam Rubin

9.0

Excellent. Had at Portofino with Val and Camilo. Excellent Montepulciano. — 9 months ago

Jerry Dixon

9.0

Had this at the de RUSSIE bar. — 3 years ago

Thomas McKee

8.9

A nice accompaniment to the grilled calamari for lunch at Delfino in Portofino — 4 years ago

David Walser

9.3

Actually just off the coast of Portofino on Crystal Serenity on our way to Rome. Enjoyed this with prime rib tonight. — 7 years ago

larry osborne

9.0

The Last Bottle of Il Grigio at Portofino...have enjoyed it over the years — 9 years ago

Tim Anderson

8.9

Cool blend that we found in a wine shop in Portofino, Italy — 9 years ago

Stefan Aichner

9.6

In portofino. Beautiful white blend that perfectly complemented a perfect seafood dinner. Dry, complex enough but still easy drinking. A winner — 9 years ago