After hiking all day through the five towns that make up the Cinque Terre region I was eager to try some fresh fish and local wine. In Cinque Terre two types of wine are produced: Cinque Terre and Sciacchetra. I tried the Cinque Terre the first and was hooked for the rest of the weekend.
Cinque Terre is a white wine that is dry but still has a sweet after taste. Since it is produced by the ocean, it compliments the fish caught in the region. It also goes well with the pesto dishes (which Cinque Terre is known for).
Sciacchetra is a dessert red wine that only gets better with age. Although it is said to be rather dry, it provides a nice balance to your sweet dessert.
Phillips, Kyle. "Le Cinque Terre." About.com. 22 Jun 2008. http://italianfood.about.com/library/weekly/aa011497.htm.
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