COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Zinfandel
PRODUCER
Zíme di Celestino Gaspari
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The 602020 Zíme is a red wine from Zýmē di Celestino Gaspari, produced in the Veneto region of Italy. The winery, founded in 1999 by Celestino Gaspari, is known for its experimental approach to winemaking and its philosophy of 'ferment,' emphasizing evolution, research, authenticity, purity, and harmonious simplicity. Zýmē's vineyards are spread across various sub-regions of Veneto, allowing for a diverse range of grape varietals. The winery's name, 'Zýmē,' is derived from the ancient Greek word for yeast, symbolizing natural processes. A distinctive feature of Zýmē's production is the use of a 15th-century sandstone quarry for aging its wines.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Zýmē's name is derived from the ancient Greek word for 'yeast'.
Fact 02
The winery utilizes a 15th-century sandstone quarry for aging.
Fact 03
The Zýmē logo features a vine leaf with an inscribed pentagon, symbolizing five essential elements for wine.
Fact 04
Celestino Gaspari has a background working with Giuseppe Quintarelli.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 602020 Zíme is produced by Zýmē di Celestino Gaspari in Veneto, Italy. The winery's winemaking philosophy, 'ferment,' emphasizes natural processes and continuous transformation, as reflected in its name, derived from the ancient Greek word for yeast. Key techniques include a focus on respecting the integrity of the grapes and musts, utilizing simple technologies, and aging wines in a distinctive 15th-century sandstone quarry. This quarry provides a unique aging environment that influences the wine's development. Zýmē's vineyards are spread across various terroirs within Veneto, allowing for the cultivation and use of a diverse array of grape varieties, including indigenous and international types.
