Pat A

9.9

That's really good. It's a bit heavier than pinot grigio, heavier mouth feel and depth of flavors. Long linger. Had at Wine Wednesday. — a month ago

romo

9.1

Good nose but falls apart on finish. — 6 months ago

Tom Casagrande

8.9

Classic light, refreshing, zingy Rossese. Crunchy berries and a little grapefruit flesh in the slightly bitter finish. — 6 months ago

with Angelo

Oliver Monti-Masel

9.2

Amazing strong and flinty — 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

Rich Bluth

9.0

hard to find ligurian grenache! fantastic after decanting a@d 3p mon air time — 5 years ago

Carter White

8.9

Light and peppery — 2 months ago

Pooneet K

9.1

Very nice. Better on day 2 than day 1 - at first quite reserved. But on day 2 expresses quite nicely. White fruits and flowers, rather linear, good persistence and acid. Fairly priced at $35, I’d say. — 5 months ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.1

Crisp and delicious — 6 months ago

Galen Hasler

8.9

Tart, vibrant, bright fruits — 9 months ago

Brooke Gannon

9.2

Ocean in a glass, a real patio pounder! — 10 months ago

with Joseph

Jose Lorenzo

9.0

Crisp bright. Perfect pizza and Cacio Pepe wine. — 2 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

Joe Christenson

9.0

Delightfully rustic. Wild strawberry, cranberry, red cherry, and sage. Light to medium bodied. Tannins are silky smooth. Would pair beautifully with grilled fish, roast poultry, or a rustic pizza. — 3 months ago

Nishith Jobanputra

9.0

Impressive, bigger and more refined than expected. Satellite bottle shop. — 6 months ago

Pooneet K

8.9

Haven’t had rossese in a bit so decided to give this a try. Not bad at all, but also not that distinctive. Not giving nearly as much as I recall from previous bottlings from the same producer. Bit one note. — 9 months ago

Chris Buggy

9.1

Tangerine and grapefruit, great crisp, finish, with some heft…a treat with fresh Spanish mackerel — 10 months ago

with Jennifer

Chris MacLean

8.9

Not as good as last vintage. A bit rounded. — 10 months ago

with Sarah

Byron Hewett

9.1

Delicious. — 4 years ago

Suzanne Verhulst

9.0

Earthy, mineral, berries. Herbs develop over time. Beautiful deep ruby color. — 5 years ago