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Gorgo - Custoza DOC San Michelin 2021 Gorgo - Custoza DOC San Michelin 2021

Gorgo - Custoza DOC San Michelin 2020

Ripe stone fruits with a citrusy whisper.

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Type:White

Varietal:White Blend

Varietal Blend:Garganega - Trebbiano - Cortese

Unit Size:750ml

Alcohol Volume:13%

Region:Veneto

Country:Italy

Tasting Notes

Since 1975, the Bricolo family's GORGO Company, nestled in Verona's morainic hills, has passionately crafted organic wines. In the heart of Custoza, discover a white wine that masterfully balances complexity with softness. Its bouquet hints at ripe fruits with a citrusy whisper, offering a palate that's dry yet smoothly textured, culminating in a harmonious finish.

Technical Info

Brand:Gorgo

Closure:Cork

Organic Certification:QCERTIFICAZIONI SRL (ITBIO 014) - 100638/03

Country of Origin:Italy

Serving Temperature:8-10°C

Sugar Residual:4.8 g/l

Drink By:2026

Winemaking Style:Traditional

Harvest:The grapes are hand-harvested in small 15kg crates during the last week of September.

Winemaking:Late harvest, soft pressing, fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks.

Viticulture:Located in the southeastern area of the Garda morainic amphitheater, the hills, stemming from glacial deposits between Verona and Lake Garda, boast variable soils composed of calcareous clay mixed with gravel, smooth rocks, and sand.

Food Pairing:Asparagus risotto, Grilled sea bass, Grilled barramundi, Caprese salad, Pasta dish with pecorino cheese and black pepper, Zucchini and mint salad, Pan-fried trout, Pan-fried salmon.

Taste Profile

Light

Full Body

Dry

Sweet

Fruity

Savoury

Tannins (Bitterness)

Acidity

Gorgo

In 1975, the Bricolo family laid the foundation for what would become the renowned GORGO Company. Today, Roberta is at the helm of this exceptional estate spans 53-hectares with grape varieties like Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Pink Muscat were planted, aiming to craft a diverse range of elegant and distinctive wines. Nestled in the morainic lands formed during the glaciers' retreat east of Lake Garda, the Gorgo Wine Estate graces the undulating hills above the Padana plain. The soil here, with its whitish hue, is a blend of rock fragments, pebbles, humus, and silt, boasting a high concentration of calcium carbonate and an elevated pH level. Gorgo Wine Estate is not just about crafting wines; it's about preserving tradition while embracing innovation, creating an authentic taste of the land for wine enthusiasts.

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