Marchesi Frescobaldi
Gorgona Bianco 2024
| Denomination | IGT Costa Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Ansonica/Inzolia, Vermentino |
- Grape varieties and designation: Vermentino and Ansonica, Costa Toscana IGT
- Mediterranean aromas: broom, citrus fruits, aromatic herbs and iodine notes
- On the palate: savoury freshness, great persistence and a long, clean finish
- Island origin: island of Gorgona, iron-rich soils and organic vineyards
- Ideal pairings: sushi, shellfish, seafood starters and soft goat's cheese
Description
What kind of wine it is
Gorgona Bianco is a wine from the Tuscan Coast, created from a harmonious blend of Vermentino and Ansonica. Its straw-yellow colour introduces a bouquet rich in broom, citrus fruits and Mediterranean scrub. On the palate, it stands out for its savoury freshness, balanced by remarkable persistence and an extremely clean, iodine finish. Its consistency between taste and aroma makes it an ideal companion for shellfish and sushi, naturally enhancing dishes based on fish and soft goat's cheese.
Where it comes from
This label originates from the island of Gorgona, located in the heart of the Tuscan Archipelago. The rows of vines stretch across iron-rich soils, protected from prevailing winds thanks to an eastward exposure. The island climate, tempered by the sea, gives the grapes their characteristic saline signature. Frescobaldi manages the vineyards as part of a commendable social and environmental project in collaboration with the local prison, offering inmates the opportunity to work in contact with nature and acquire essential viticultural skills for their social reintegration.
How it is produced
The entire estate adopts strict organic farming methods, using green manure to enrich the soil and promote biodiversity. To ensure the highest quality, the grape harvest follows different timings: Vermentino is harvested in September, while Ansonica is picked in October. This careful management of harvest times preserves a pronounced salinity and the right gustatory tension, defining the authentic style that makes this wine unmistakable.
History and Curiosities
Born in 2012 from the noble collaboration between Frescobaldi and the only prison island in Europe, this extraordinary social and environmental project allows inmates to work in the vineyard, supporting their future reintegration into society. The two hectares of vines, planted in 1999, represent a true symbol of hope. Each year, the wine features a special edition label: the 2024 vintage celebrates the fifty species of local butterflies and the virtuous use of green manure. An excellence that combines ethics and quality, awarded 96 points by James Suckling.
Awards
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2024
96/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
08 - 10 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1300
- Oenologist: Nicolò D'Afflitto
- Hectares: 923
One thousand years of family history are a unique and incomparable treasure of knowledge and tradition. It is our duty to share this passion with future generations, passing on our love for these eternal places, these eternal hills. Read more
| Name | Frescobaldi Gorgona Bianco 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Costa Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Ansonica/Inzolia, Vermentino |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Marchesi Frescobaldi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in 2012 from the noble collaboration between Frescobaldi and the only prison island in Europe, this extraordinary social and environmental project allows inmates to work in the vineyard, supporting their future reintegration into society. The two hectares of vines, planted in 1999, represent a true symbol of hope. Each year, the wine features a special edition label: the 2024 vintage celebrates the fifty species of local butterflies and the virtuous use of green manure. An excellence that combines ethics and quality, awarded 96 points by James Suckling. |
| Origin | Gorgona Island, Tuscan Archipelago, Italy |
| Climate | Clima insulare mediterraneo mitigato dal mare |
| Soil composition | Iron-rich soil |
| Harvest | Vermentino: second week of September; Ansonica: from the second week of October |
| Production technique | Management according to organic farming methods |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |