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Key regions
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Synonyms
Girgentina is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Girgenti, Malta.
Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for floral, citrus, soft fruits, delicate floral and herbal.
The regions that matter for it are Malta.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for mediterranean.
Watch for the synonyms: Ghirghentina and Insolja tal-Girgenti.
At the table it suits alijotta (fish broth with herbs and tomatoes), thin-sliced octopus with garlic and preserved lemon and grilled snapper salad.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Alijotta (fish broth with herbs and tomatoes)
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Thin-sliced octopus with garlic and preserved lemon
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Grilled snapper salad
Also labelled.
Ghirghentina, Insolja tal-Girgenti.
Bottles to look for.
- Emmanuel Delicata Girgentina Frizzante Blanc de Blancs Brut, Maltese Islands IGT, Malta
- Marsovin Girgentina, Malta
- Marsovin La Torre Girgentina, Malta
- Marsovin Verdala Frizzante Girgentina, Maltese Islands IGT, Malta
Girgentina: common questions
01.What does Girgentina taste like?+
Girgentina tastes of floral, citrus, soft fruits, delicate floral and herbal. Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Girgentina from?+
Girgentina originates in Girgenti, Malta.
03.Where is Girgentina grown?+
The key regions for Girgentina are Malta.
04.What food pairs with Girgentina?+
Pour it with alijotta (fish broth with herbs and tomatoes), thin-sliced octopus with garlic and preserved lemon and grilled snapper salad.
05.What else is Girgentina called?+
Girgentina is also labelled Ghirghentina and Insolja tal-Girgenti.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Malta.