COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Vermentino
PRODUCER
Azienda Agricola Laura Aschero
REGION
Liguria
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Azienda Agricola Laura Aschero was founded in 1980 in the historic center of Pontedassio, a small village in the province of Imperia, Liguria. Laura Aschero, a pioneer of modern Ligurian winemaking, revived her family's ancient vineyards to produce wines that authentically express the unique maritime terroir of the Riviera Ligure di Ponente. Today, the estate is managed by her son Marco and granddaughter Bianca, who continue her legacy of crafting highly expressive, elegant, and terroir-driven wines from local varieties.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Laura Aschero founded the winery in her 50s, transforming a family passion into one of Liguria's most respected estates.
Fact 02
The vineyards are planted on traditional Ligurian dry-stone walled terraces called 'fasce' overlooking the sea.
Fact 03
The estate's Vermentino is highly regarded for its distinct saline minerality, a direct result of the close proximity to the Ligurian Sea.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Vermentino grapes are hand-harvested from steep, terraced vineyards. Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes undergo gentle pressing followed by temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve the fresh, primary fruit characteristics. The wine is aged on its fine lees in stainless steel for several months to build texture and complexity before bottling. Malolactic fermentation is blocked to maintain the wine's signature crisp acidity.
