Spassoso – I Vini del Buonumore – Tenuta Gorghi Tondi – 2022

The wine Spassoso from Gorghi Tondi winery

The Spassoso from the Tenuta Gorghi Tondi winery is a blend of Nero d’Avola, Syrah e Perricone grapes in percentages that vary depending on the vintage, 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 Winemaking

The grapes are harvested towards the end of September and only the selected ones are brought to the winery for winemaking. The Perricone grapes are left to dry for about ten days in the fruit cellar and then wine is made separately. The must macerated for about ten days and fermented in steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The refinement is also 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 onto the market.

Testing the wine from Gorghi Tondi

Shining ruby red with light purple highlights; the aroma is pleasant with fruity hints of plum, berries and morello cherries that intertwine with notes of mulberry to close with spicy hints. This wine is intense and well-structured on the palate with a present but light tannin and a long and persistent finish.

Food Pairings

Spassoso is excellent with cold cuts, red meat and medium-hard cheeses. Try it with the classic meat hamburger.

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