Punta Crena
Vigneto Ca da Rena Riviera Ligure di Ponente Pigato
Riviera Ligure di Ponente, Liguria, Italy
Just had to try this delicious wine again. From Liguria on a long crescent-shaped sliver of mountainous coastline ranging from the French border in the west to that of Tuscany in the east. Pale lemon with pronounced aromas of stone and tropical fruits, spending 4 months on its lees. On the palate flavors of apple, melon and citrus zest, crisp with lively vibrant acidity and mineral notes. Medium+ finish ending with a spicy flinty character. Nice!
Just had to try this delicious wine again. From Liguria on a long crescent-shaped sliver of mountainous coastline ranging from the French border in the west to that of Tuscany in the east. Pale lemon with pronounced aromas of stone and tropical fruits, spending 4 months on its lees. On the palate flavors of apple, melon and citrus zest, crisp with lively vibrant acidity and mineral notes. Medium+ finish ending with a spicy flinty character. Nice!
Sep 30th, 2020Had to try another bottle, just great. From Liguria on a long crescent-shaped sliver of mountainous coastline ranging from the French border in the west to that of Tuscany in the east. Pale lemon with pronounced aromas of stone and tropical fruits, spending 4 months on its lees. On the palate flavors of apple, melon and citrus zest, crisp with lively vibrant acidity and mineral notes. Medium+ finish ending with a spicy flinty character. Nice!
Had to try another bottle, just great. From Liguria on a long crescent-shaped sliver of mountainous coastline ranging from the French border in the west to that of Tuscany in the east. Pale lemon with pronounced aromas of stone and tropical fruits, spending 4 months on its lees. On the palate flavors of apple, melon and citrus zest, crisp with lively vibrant acidity and mineral notes. Medium+ finish ending with a spicy flinty character. Nice!
Sep 22nd, 2020From Liguria on a long crescent-shaped sliver of mountainous coastline ranging from the French border in the west to that of Tuscany in the east. Pale lemon with pronounced aromas of stone and tropical fruits, spending 4 months on its lees. On the palate flavors of apple, melon and citrus zest, crisp with lively vibrant acidity and mineral notes. Medium+ finish ending with a spicy flinty character.
From Liguria on a long crescent-shaped sliver of mountainous coastline ranging from the French border in the west to that of Tuscany in the east. Pale lemon with pronounced aromas of stone and tropical fruits, spending 4 months on its lees. On the palate flavors of apple, melon and citrus zest, crisp with lively vibrant acidity and mineral notes. Medium+ finish ending with a spicy flinty character.
Sep 8th, 2020
Consistent notes from my last experience, exactly 365 days ago...Such unplanned timing!
Nose has fresh papaya, freshly washed lemon, under-ripe white peach and cold butter or candle wax.
Palate has waxy yellow apple, coconut, white mushroom, fresh sage and light green herbal notes, faint peppery finish.
I wish I had more patience, or looked at my notes before opening another bottle, oh well. This wine would appreciate another 5 years, drink future bottles at around 2023+.
Consistent notes from my last experience, exactly 365 days ago...Such unplanned timing!
Nose has fresh papaya, freshly washed lemon, under-ripe white peach and cold butter or candle wax.
Palate has waxy yellow apple, coconut, white mushroom, fresh sage and light green herbal notes, faint peppery finish.
I wish I had more patience, or looked at my notes before opening another bottle, oh well. This wine would appreciate another 5 years, drink future bottles at around 2023+.
Nose has fresh papaya, freshly washed lemon, under-ripe white peach and cold butter.
Palate has yellow apple, coconut, button mushroom, fresh sage and light green herbal notes, faint peppery finish.
I'd love to see this wine at 5-6 years of age, pretty interesting bottle now, likely more so in a few more years.
Nose has fresh papaya, freshly washed lemon, under-ripe white peach and cold butter.
Palate has yellow apple, coconut, button mushroom, fresh sage and light green herbal notes, faint peppery finish.
I'd love to see this wine at 5-6 years of age, pretty interesting bottle now, likely more so in a few more years.
citrus notes, herbal notes, dill notes, peachy notes, mineral, some biscuit and brine.
citrus notes, herbal notes, dill notes, peachy notes, mineral, some biscuit and brine.
Mar 22nd, 2018
Single Vineyard Pigato. Stainless steel. Interesting and delicious. A real throwback.
Single Vineyard Pigato. Stainless steel. Interesting and delicious. A real throwback.
Nov 28th, 2017Cardamom, white pepper, anise, zest, earth, pear. Hell yes.
Cardamom, white pepper, anise, zest, earth, pear. Hell yes.
Aug 2nd, 2017Continues to be one of my favorite Ligurian whites. Paired with: prawn, charred pineapple, coconut, fingerlime
Continues to be one of my favorite Ligurian whites. Paired with: prawn, charred pineapple, coconut, fingerlime
1 person found it helpfulDec 19th, 2016
Really nice minerality, notes of crushed rocks, sea salt and stone fruits
Really nice minerality, notes of crushed rocks, sea salt and stone fruits
May 20th, 2017