Bruna Pigato di Riviera di ligure Ponente U Baccan 2023 Lettie Teague WSJ On Wine Benoît Ente's signature style—18-month aging

Benoît Ente's signature style—18-month aging in barrel and large wood without filtration—creates an elegant

The project began in 2007 with the recovery of neglected vineyards

This and a bucket of fried chicken couldn't be more perfectly paired

sourced from organically farmed estate vineyards that have been family-owned since 1485

Bruna Pigato di Riviera di ligure Ponente U Baccan 2023 Lettie Teague WSJ On Wine Benoît Ente's signature style—18-month agingBruna is a benchmark Liguria producer, and Pigato is the saline, sun drenched native white grape of the Riviera di Ponentethe western coastal stretch that runs from Genoa to the French border. U Baccan is the top of the lineup, drawn from old vines and made to age. Expect a Pigato that's denser, more textured, and more savory than the simple seafood whites the grape is known for: ripe stone fruit, salted almond, fresh herbs, and the unmistakable salty