Vintage Character Gabrio Bini Riserva 'Giotto' 2023 is a dry white wine from Pantelleria, Sicily, made from Zibibbo and shaped by one of the Mediterranean’s most singular island terroirs. The 2023 vintage in Sicily was marked by heat and disease pressure, conditions that generally reduced yields and gave the best sites extra intensity, making this a particularly characterful, small-volume release. On Pantelleria, old bush vines grow on volcanic terraces exposed to fierce sun, wind and maritime influence, a combination that lends the wine its hallmark mix of aromatic exuberance, saline energy and smoky mineral depth.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing In the glass, it offers a striking nose of orange blossom, dried apricot, jasmine and wild herbs, layered with sea spray, caper brine and a gentle ginger-like lift. The palate is dry yet textural, with the grip of skin contact balanced by vivid acidity; notes of citrus peel, orchard fruit, Mediterranean scrub and crushed stone unfold into a savory, slightly nutty finish that feels both broad and precise. Its distinctive structure makes it a compelling match for grilled octopus, roast chicken with preserved lemon, or bottarga pasta.
Winery Background Serragghia is the Pantelleria estate of Gabrio Bini, a cult figure in natural wine whose work has become emblematic of the island’s raw, elemental style. Farming is widely described as biodynamic and low-intervention, with old Zibibbo vines tended by hand on steep terraces and fruit handled with minimal manipulation. Bini is especially known for fermenting and aging wines in buried terracotta amphorae, often with extended skin contact and without added sulfur, an approach that amplifies texture, energy and site expression. That marriage of ancient vessel, volcanic island fruit and uncompromising philosophy is what makes Giotto such a distinctive reference point for artisanal Mediterranean white wine.
Product details
Wine TypeWhite
WineryGabrio Bini
Grape VarietiesZibibbo
WinemakerGabrio Bini
CountryItaly
Expert Rating—
RegionSicily
Production VolumeMicro production (~2,500 bottles)