Is Pigato Vermentino?
Jay Whiteley tries to figure out if Pigato is really Vermentino. You say Pigato. I say Vermentino....
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Tag: Liguria
Med Summer at All The Best: Italy’s Taggiasca Olives
These small olives thrive in the Italian region of Liguria along the Mediterranean coast from the valley of Albenga, in the province of Savona, to the east and to the borders of Monaco to the west. They ripen and are harvested late in the season which likely contributes to their rich, mellow flavour. You’ll find them in bulk or in jars, preserved in brine with herbs or in olive oil, both pitted and with pits.
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