Zibibbo lends its hallmark perfume of pink grapefruit, lychee, and thyme, while Malvasia offers structural finesse and lift. On the palate, the wine bursts with energy, juicy and saline with layers of white melon, peach skin, and a touch of seashell minerality. The texture is polished and mouthwatering, finishing long with citrus zest and herbal brightness that reflect both its terroir and varietal character.

Upon turning 18 Giovanni Benvenuto left his native Abruzzo and moved back to Calabria, the native land of his father. He studied to become an agronomist and decided to revive the vineyards that belonged to his grandfather. The winery is located on the region’s west coast, just a couple of miles from the sea town of Pizzo, where there had been a long tradition of quality wines, since the Phoenicians introduced the vitis vinifera to the region. Giovanni’s objective is the recovery of the historic Zibibbo di Pizzo grape varietal, otherwise destined to extinction. For this objective he has grouped fellow small, traditional producers and formed a Slow Food Presidium in order to preserve and valorize this varietal. he 5 hectares of terraced vineyards sit at 900 feet above sea level, are rich in minerals and receive beneficial marine winds. The land is farmed organically.