The winery
Gorgo (Azienda Agricola)
An organic wine estate in Custoza (Sommacampagna, VR) led by the Bricolo family, known for its regional wines such as Custoza, Bardolino and Chiaretto and for its wine tourism hospitality.
- Veneto · Italia
- Since 1975
- 11 products
The story
The estate is led by the Bricolo family: parents Alberta and Roberto started the business, and it is now managed by their daughter Roberta. According to the winery, it was founded by the parents in 1975; in 2014 the current owners began the conversion to organic viticulture, which resulted in vineyard certification. Over the years the facilities have been expanded with architectural additions focused on hospitality and wine tourism.
Production philosophy
The company's philosophy centers on organic viticulture and sustainability: the organic approach is regarded as an indispensable choice to safeguard health and the land and to enhance the relationship between soil, vine and climate, with winemaking planned already in the vineyard.
Terroir and vineyards
The vineyards are located on the moraine hills around the village of Custoza, in the municipality of Sommacampagna, on glacially derived soils rich in pebbles and calcium carbonate, which impart minerality and salinity to the wines, typical of the Lake Garda area.
Awards and recognition
Among the recognitions reported by the press and industry platforms are: Tre Bicchieri for the Custoza 'San Michelin'; international awards such as a Silver Medal and mentions in Decanter for the Custoza Superiore 'Summa'; and Mundus Vini medals for wines such as Ca' Nova.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Garganega
- Cortese (incl. clone locale Bianca Fernanda)
- Trebbiano Toscano
- Trebbianello
- Riesling Italico
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Grigio
- Malvasia Bianca
- Tocai Friulano (Friulano)
- Corvina Veronese
- Corvinone
- Rondinella
- Molinara
- Merlot
- Syrah
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Sangiovese
- Durello
- Moscato Rosa
- Hectares
- 53.0
What makes it distinctive
- Winery focused on organic production with 53 hectares of certified vineyards.
- Based in Custoza, Sommacampagna, in the moraine hills southeast of Lake Garda.
- Production focused on local appellations: Custoza, Bardolino, Chiaretto, as well as IGT and single-varietal wines from native and international grape varieties.
- Commitment to wine tourism hospitality and distinctive architectural interventions.
- National and international recognition: mentions in Gambero Rosso, Decanter and Mundus Vini for some labels.
