Structure

Bodylight
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Light-bodiedHigh acidityDryClean And Refreshing finish

Aroma: white blossom, green apple, citrus zest, light almond

Palate: crisp mineral, clean citrus, apple fruit, dry finish

The Gorgo estate at Custoza di Valeggio sul Mincio produces one of the most consistently mineral Bianco di Custoza expressions. The morainic glacial soils on the southern slope of the Lake Garda amphitheatre impart a saline mineral quality to the Garganega-Trebbiano-Cortese blend.

What it pairs with

  • Pesce di lago alla griglia (grilled lake fish)
    Classic Custoza DOC and lake fish pairing from the Garda region.
  • Risotto al limone
    Mineral acidity and citrus thread echo and amplify a lemon-accented risotto.
  • Crostini with white truffle
    Light mineral white does not compete with truffle but provides a clean counterpoint.

How to serve Gorgo Bianco di Custoza DOC

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Pesce di lago alla griglia (grilled lake fish), Risotto al limone, Crostini with white truffle. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Gorgo was founded in 1966 on the glacial moraine south of Lake Garda. The estate's position on the gentle southern slope of the morainic amphitheatre, with its mix of glacially deposited soils, produces a Bianco di Custoza of mineral precision.

  1. 1966: Gorgo estate founded at Custoza di Valeggio sul Mincio on glacial moraine soils.
  2. 1971: Bianco di Custoza DOC established; Gorgo among founding producers.

Facts

Producer
Gorgo · visiting guide
Grapes
Garganega, Trebbiano Toscano, Cortese
Classification
Bianco di Custoza DOC
Oak
No oak; stainless steel cold fermentation
ABV
12.0%
Price
EUR 10-15 at retail
Drinking window
1-4 from vintage
First vintage
1966

Frequently asked about Gorgo Bianco di Custoza DOC

What does Gorgo Bianco di Custoza DOC taste like?

On the nose, white blossom, green apple, citrus zest, light almond. On the palate, crisp mineral, clean citrus, apple fruit, dry finish. Structurally light-bodied, high acidity with a clean and refreshing finish. The Gorgo estate at Custoza di Valeggio sul Mincio produces one of the most consistently mineral Bianco di Custoza expressions. The morainic glacial soils on the southern slope of the Lake Garda amphitheatre impart a saline mineral quality to the Garganega-Trebbiano-Cortese blend.

When should I drink Gorgo Bianco di Custoza DOC?

Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Gorgo Bianco di Custoza DOC?

Pesce di lago alla griglia (grilled lake fish) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Risotto al limone and Crostini with white truffle. Classic Custoza DOC and lake fish pairing from the Garda region.

What grapes are in Gorgo Bianco di Custoza DOC?

The blend is Garganega, Trebbiano Toscano, Cortese. The wine is classified as Bianco di Custoza DOC.

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