Madre Goccia IGT Bianco – Elegant Calabrian White Wine (75cl)

Garlic prawns sizzling in the pan, a bowl of crab linguine or a seafood lunch that stretches into the afternoon: Madre Goccia is a white wine made for this kind of table. Produced by Tenuta Iuzzolini in Calabria, it blends Greco Bianco and Chardonnay, bringing floral aromas and delicate tropical fruit notes together in a soft, rounded mouthful.

If you enjoy an expressive white with a generous texture, there’s plenty to like here. The fruit is inviting, while a thread of freshness keeps the wine balanced alongside food.

What does Madre Goccia taste like?

It pours a pale straw yellow with gentle green reflections. On the nose, floral scents mingle with subtle hints of dried apricot and tropical fruit. These are delicate accents rather than overpowering aromas.

The palate is broad, soft and pleasantly fruity. There’s a rounded feel to each sip, followed by a harmonious, persistent finish. Meanwhile, stainless steel maturation keeps the focus on the fruit and floral character.

• Aromas: Flowers, subtle dried apricot and tropical fruit.
• Palate: Generous fruit with a soft, rounded texture.
• Style: Fragrant and fresh, with a lingering finish.

Two grapes, one Calabrian white

Madre Goccia combines Greco Bianco with Chardonnay. The grapes grow at Motta, near Carfizzi in Calabria’s Crotone province, where vineyards sit 200–300 metres above sea level on clay and limestone soils.

Here, the Mediterranean climate brings mild winters and hot, dry summers. After harvesting, the grapes are destemmed, crushed and gently pressed. The wine then matures in stainless steel before further ageing in bottle.

Food pairings worth planning dinner around

Seafood is the place to start with Madre Goccia. Its rounded palate makes it an inviting companion for pasta and risotto, while its fragrant character suits simply prepared shellfish. Try these combinations at home:

• Garlic and parsley prawns: Pan-fry until just cooked, then serve with crusty bread to soak up the juices.
• Crab linguine: Toss with olive oil, lemon zest and parsley for a supper that feels special without much fuss.
• Seafood risotto: Choose prawns, mussels or a mixture of both. Keep the seasoning gentle so the seafood takes centre stage.
• Grilled langoustines: Serve with a little melted butter and a wedge of lemon.
• A bowl of mussels: Alternatively, cook mussels with shallots and herbs, then bring the pan straight to the table.

Serve chilled and take your time

Serve Madre Goccia at 8–10°C. If it has been sitting in a very cold fridge, let it stand for a few minutes before pouring. This gives its aromas more room to show.

For an easy evening, chill a bottle while dinner cooks, set out two glasses and let the food do the rest.

Wine details

• Producer: Tenuta Iuzzolini
• Wine: Madre Goccia
• Grapes: Greco Bianco and Chardonnay
• Origin: Calabria, Italy
• Classification: Calabria IGT
• Maturation: Stainless steel, followed by bottle ageing
• Alcohol: 12.5% ABV
• Bottle size: 75cl
• Serving temperature: 8–10°C