Meridiano 12 Zibibbo – I Territoriali – Tenuta Gorghi Tondi – 2024
Winery: Tenuta Gorghi Tondi
11,90 €
The wine Meridiano 12 Zibibbo from Gorghi Tondi winery
The Meridiano 12 Zibibbo from the Tenuta Gorghi Tondi winery is produced with 100% Zibibbo grapes, grown in vineyards owned by the winery. We are near Mazara del Vallo in the westernmost part of Sicily, a stone’s throw from the sea and the sea breezes. The estate is located within a nature reserve protected by the WWF.
The winery is a family-run winery run by women, and since 2016 all vineyards have been certified organic, which means that all the wines are organic and carry the famous green leaf on the label. Both in the vineyard and in the cellar, there is the utmost respect for nature and its balance.
The wine is part of the I territorial line and is called Meridiano 12 because the twelfth meridian crosses the vineyards the grapes grow in; The Zibibbo grape is among the oldest native varieties grown in Sicily; this Zibibbo is a fresh wine with pleasant floral and citrus notes.
The Winemaking
After the grape harvest which takes place in the second ten days of August, only the selected grapes go to the cellar for winemaking, which begins with soft pressing. The must ferments in steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The refinement also occurs in steel, where the wine ages for about five months on the noble lees. After assembly and bottling, the wine rests for a few more months in the cellar before being released on the market.
Testing the wine from Gorghi Tondi
Straw yellow with greenish reflections. The aroma is pleasantly aromatic with fruity hints where apricot prevails, intertwining with almond and notes of orange blossom to close with puffs of sage; fresh and savoury on the palate, the Meridiano 12 Zibibbo has an excellent acidic note and a long and persistent finish.
Food Pairings
This Zibibbo is excellent as an aperitif and pairs well with fish and shellfish. Try it with oysters.
THE WINERY
Tenuta Gorghi Tondi is a family-run winery located in Mazara del Vallo, Sicily. Founded by the Sala family, the history of the winery is deeply rooted in tradition and a passion for wine, passed down through generations. The inspiration for the creation of the winery came from Dora, an ancestor of the family, whose vision and dedication laid the foundation for what is now an internationally recognized brand… keep reading
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