Phigata

Phigata — Italian Grape Ale with Ligurian Pigato Grape — Malaspina Brewing

Phigata is the craft beer made with Liguria Pigato grape from Malaspina Brewing, a craft brewery in Milan (Lombardy). A beer that excellently expresses the peculiar characteristics of Pigato — the indigenous grape variety of Liguria, mainly grown in the Riviera di Ponente — with a straw-yellow color with greenish reflections, and a fruity, floral aromatic profile with fantastic savoriness. A tribute to Liguria and its winemaking tradition, in beer form.

The Pigato: the Ligurian grape that makes a difference

The Pigato is an indigenous Ligurian grape variety — probably of Greek origin — mainly grown in the Riviera di Ponente. It is known for its mineral savoriness, floral and fruity notes (white peach, wildflowers, aromatic herbs), and a citrus freshness that makes it unique in the Italian ampelographic landscape. In Phigata, these characteristics transfer directly into the glass.

Technical sheet

• Style: Italian Grape Ale (IGA) with Pigato grape
• Grape: Ligurian Pigato
• Color: Straw yellow with greenish reflections
• Fermentation: Top fermentation
• Serving temperature: 8–10°C
• Recommended glass: Wine glass or tulip glass
• Producer: Malaspina Brewing — Milan, Lombardy

Sensory profile

On the nose, it is fruity and floral: the Pigato brings notes of white peach, wildflowers, and aromatic herbs in a fresh and inviting bouquet. On the palate, it is savory and balanced, with an elegant acidity and a delicate bitterness from the hops that finishes the sip cleanly and fresh. The mineral savoriness of Pigato is the star from start to finish.

Why choose Phigata

• Ligurian Pigato grape — a rare and identity-defining indigenous grape variety: Liguria in a glass, with all its mineral savoriness and floral freshness
• Italian Grape Ale — one of the most original and identity-defining styles of Italian craft beer, recognized internationally
• Malaspina Brewing — Milanese brewery with a creative vision and the ability to enhance indigenous Italian grape varieties in a brewing context
• Unique savoriness — the signature of Pigato: a minerality not found in any other Italian grape variety

Recommended pairings

White meats, grilled and baked fish, appetizers, fried fish, fresh Ligurian cheeses (prescinsêua, formaggetta). Perfect as a beer for a light meal or as a characterful aperitif.

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