About Cantina Zio Setto Zweigelt (Gallo Verde)
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Zweigelt, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Price Range
- ¥4,200-4,700
The winery's core estate red, grown on its own vineyard at Kakudahama since 2013 and long known as 'Gallo Verde' (Green Rooster). From the 2021 vintage the label was renamed to 'Cantina Zio Setto/Zweigelt.' The 2023 vintage is a blend of 92% Zweigelt and 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, ABV 12.5%.
This is the wine that defines Zio Setto's house style — Zweigelt grown with real conviction, not just as a filler grape.
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A reliable, medium-bodied everyday red that showcases Niigata-grown Zweigelt.
Food Pairings
Pairs well with grilled red meats, hamburg steak, and rich tomato-based dishes.
When to drink it
Everyday dinners featuring grilled or braised meat
Terroir & Winemaking
92% Zweigelt, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon (2023 vintage), from the estate vineyard at Kakudahama.
About the producer
Cantina Zio SettoItaly-inspired, red-focused winemaking on the Niigata Wine Coast新潟市, 新潟県 · Founded 2011Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- Why was 'Gallo Verde' renamed?
- From the 2021 vintage, the winery renamed its estate Zweigelt bottling from 'Gallo Verde' to 'Cantina Zio Setto/Zweigelt,' though it remains the same core wine.
- What is the blend composition?
- The 2023 vintage is 92% Zweigelt and 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, both from the estate vineyard.
- Where are the grapes grown?
- All grapes come from the winery's own estate vineyard at Kakudahama, cultivated since 2013.
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