The Wines of Liguria

Liguria, with its steep slopes, difficult soil, and limited arable terrain, is not a region that produces a great quantity of wine. It would be possible to cultivate more vines if Ligurian farmers would choose to do so, but that would mean sacrificing precious soil that is used for fruit, vegetables, and herbs. This has not happened, in part, because Liguria borders on Piedmont and Tuscany, which along with Friuli-Venezia Giulia produce the highest quality wine in Italy. These wines are regularly found on Ligurian tables, although the biggest reds (Barolo, Barbaresco, Brunello di Montalcino, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano) are less often seen because they are quite costly and would overpower the delicate flavors of Ligurian food.