Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.1

Crisp and delicious — 6 months ago

John Hagood

9.3

Actually red Carrasquin Mencia. Recommended by Genova at NM in Oviedo on 5/17/25, to accompany one of best meals ever — indeed good pairing except with dairy dessert. Like high altitude Pinot. — a year ago

Rich Bluth

9.0

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

Catherine Theis

9.0

Drank this on a picnic in the mountains above Genova — 10 years ago

Luca Balletti

8.9

Uno dei pochissimi vini prodotti nel comune di Genova (nella collina di Coronata), merita anche solo per questo un giudizio positivo :)
Leggero alla vista e al naso, è molto beverino, sapido con sentori di frutta bianca. — 12 years ago

Olympic Provisions

9.6

Wild berries and basil! — 12 years ago

Galen Hasler

8.9

Tart, vibrant, bright fruits — 9 months ago

Shawn Farmer

9.1

Subregion is incorrect. Should be Genovasto — 2 years ago

romo

9.1

Hey Babe, take a walk in the wild side. — 4 years ago

Jeffrey Newman

9.5

Drinking in an alley of Genova, with pansotti. Couldn’t be better — 8 years ago

Konstantin Kouznetsov

9.0

Milan Genova — 9 years ago

Marie Keep

Director of Fine Wines Skinner

9.3

Fittingly bracing minerality in vigorous play with aromas and flavors of Mediterranean scrub, pinewoods and meadow grasses. A bubbly beauty. — 11 years ago

Morgan Maki

9.6

Mermaid wine.
— 12 years 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

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

Todd Scurci

9.4

#osteriadelpace — 9 years ago

with Nancy and Annie

Young Bock Lee

9.2

Savory pork sausage aromas, fennel, band aid, hint of spicy red pepper, on the nose(hard to find fruity aromas). Med body, high acid, med + intensity, med tannin(almost low)med + finish with savory notes of cured salmon, hint of white pepper, hint of red cherry note. Interesting wine. Thinking about Rigatoni with ragu, or Pizza with pancetta or big sausages. 12.5% ABV, drunk with pork sausage from avellino and taralini. Wine that can easily drink by glass also can go well with food. — 10 years ago

Luca Balletti

9.4

L'unico vino dolce prodotto nel comune di Genova da Andrea Bruzzone,buonissimo con i canestrelli — 12 years ago

Max Coane

9.0

Delicious. Bitter as a homeless man's unwashed ballsack, but tasty — 12 years ago