About this wine
Ziba is Agricola Carlini's single-varietal Viognier, a Bianco Toscana IGT grown on the estate's mixed-planting vineyard in San Rocco, Suvereto. Originally planted to complement the estate's Vermentino as a blending component, the grape's quality on this warm coastal site convinced Lorenzo Carlini to bottle it as a pure varietal. Expect an aromatic, medium-to-full-bodied white with stone-fruit and floral character typical of Viognier grown near the Tuscan coast.
An approachable, aromatic way into single-varietal Viognier from coastal Tuscany.
Sommelier's Note
"A rare pure Viognier from the Suvereto coast — worth seeking out for anyone curious about Tuscany beyond Sangiovese."
Food Pairings
Its aromatic richness suits seafood in cream or butter sauces, roast chicken, and dishes with ginger or citrus accents.
When to drink it
A dinner-table white for seafood or poultry, or an introduction to a small artisan Tuscan estate.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Viognier
- Style
- White
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Price Range
- ¥4,000-6,000 (estimated from Italian retail pricing for small-estate Tuscan IGT whites; no confirmed Japan import price found)
Terroir & Winemaking
Grown on roughly one hectare of traditional mixed planting in San Rocco, Suvereto, on Tuscany's coastal Val di Cornia. Bottled as a pure Viognier, IGT Toscana Bianco, around 14.5% ABV.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is Ziba made from?
- It is a pure Viognier, bottled as a Bianco Toscana IGT.
- Why is it called a pure varietal?
- Viognier was originally planted to blend with the estate's Vermentino, but its quality led Agricola Carlini to bottle it on its own.
- What food goes well with Ziba?
- Seafood in cream sauces, roast poultry, and dishes with ginger or citrus notes.
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