Gorghi Tondi estate would never have come to life without the enduring love for nature of Dora, the great-grandmother of Annamaria and Clara Sala. Representing the fourth female generation in a family that has been dedicated to quality wine production for over a century, Annamaria and Clara carry forward a commitment that blends tradition with respect for the environment.
The journey of Gorghi Tondi as a winery began in 2000, when Michele Sala, their father, decided—after more than forty years in the wine industry—to establish his own venture together with his wife Doretta and their two daughters. The deep connection with the land, especially with the nearby High, Middle, and Low whirlpools (the "Gorghi"), also inspired the winery’s name. This oasis, protected by the WWF since 1998, is a natural sanctuary for diverse wildlife and rare flora, a place where nature thrives alongside the vineyards.
Here, the family’s approach to viticulture blends seamlessly with the surrounding environment. On a vineyard that overlooks the Mediterranean Sea, they have achieved the remarkable: producing Sicily’s only botrytized wine. Each bottle from Gorghi Tondi reflects the estate’s harmony with nature, its roots in tradition, and the legacy of a family with a profound love for the Sicilian land.