Massaretti Pigato
Summary (Cascina Feipu dei Massaretti Pigato Riviera Ligure di Ponente) Cascina Feipu dei Massaretti is a historic, family-run estate in the Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC, Liguria, Italy, where Agostino “Pippo” Parodi pioneered quality Pigato in the 1960s after inheriting the small farm. Now managed by his daughters Ivana and Brunella with son-in-law Mirco Mastroianni, the winery focuses on organic farming and careful, low-intervention winemaking in stainless steel (with batonnage and no malolactic) to preserve the grape's purity. Pigato (genetically close to Vermentino but expressing more intensity and salinity) thrives on the sun-drenched, terraced coastal slopes, delivering a quintessential Ligurian white—fresh, mineral, and saline—with wonderful aromatic depth. Versatile and food-friendly, it's ideal with trofie al pesto, spaghetti alle vongole, seafood, grilled fish, or light Mediterranean fare.
Product Details
Tasting ProfileColour: Pale straw yellow with green-silver highlights. Aroma: Limes, pears, green apple, mango, fresh herbs, and subtle saline notes. Palate: Cured lemon peel, lemon balm, wild green herbs, white stone fruit, and Mediterranean herbal infusions. Texture: Mouthwatering and textured with gentle grip. Acidity: High and vibrant for freshness. Finish: Long, zesty, and saline-mineral. Oak Influence: None — stainless steel for purity.
Expert Review "Cured lemon peel, lemon balm, and wild green herbs create a vibrant and zesty profile on the nose of this fresh seaside wine. Mouthwatering and textured." – Wine Enthusiast (on 2021 vintage; consistent profile across recent releases)
The Frenchman Says "This Ligurian Pigato rushes into the glass like a Riviera sea breeze, swirling with lime zest, green apple crispness, and a teasing herbal saline snap — vibrant, textured, and irresistibly fresh, it leaves you invigorated and dreaming of the next coastal pour."
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