Bosco

Bosco, a white variety that is grown predominantly in Liguria, and can be included in the white wines of the Cinque Terre upto 60% of the blend.

In winemaking, care must be taken in handling due to Bosco’s propensity to oxidize easily, creating potential wine faults, which may be one reason why it is used as a blend rather than varietal.

Among the synonyms that have been used to describe Bosco and its wines include Bosco Bianco, Bosco Bianco del Genovesato and Madea.

First mentioned in the ampelographic bulletin of 1883.