ARCAFFÈ GORGONA
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Arcaffè · 85% Arabica / 15% Robusta mellow Italian blend
Full-bodied yet mellow coffee beans for espresso, cappuccino, latte and office coffee.
Arcaffè Gorgona is a balanced Italian blend from Brazil and India, with vanilla, dark chocolate and slight acidity. It has more body than a gentle Arabica blend, but it is not harsh or strongly bitter. The 15% premium Robusta gives better crema and structure, while the Arabica keeps the cup smooth, rounded and suitable for daily coffee.
Brazil · India
Vanilla · Dark Chocolate
Works well with milk
Carton deal available
Sealed for long storage stability, so 1kg bags and carton purchases can be stocked with more confidence.
Delivered in 2-3 working days.
Why choose Arcaffè Gorgona
Full-bodied coffee without harsh bitterness
Arcaffè Gorgona is for customers who want more body than a light Arabica coffee, but do not want an overly bitter or aggressive espresso. It is full-bodied yet mellow, with vanilla, dark chocolate and a slight acidity that keeps the cup balanced.
Made with 85% Arabica and 15% premium Robusta, Gorgona gives better body, crema and espresso structure while staying smooth enough for daily drinking. It is a good choice for home users, offices and cafés that want body, crema and balance without harshness.
Full-bodied yet mellow
Gorgona gives a satisfying body and mouthfeel, but its bitterness remains moderate and approachable.
Not a harsh strong blend
With bitterness around 3/5, Gorgona is better described as balanced and full-bodied rather than strongly bitter.
Vanilla and dark chocolate
The cup has a darker aromatic profile with vanilla and dark chocolate notes, making it richer than gentler Arabica blends.
Works well with milk
The fuller body and chocolate profile carry well into cappuccino, latte and flat white.
The Gorgona story
Created in 1988 with Enrico Meschini’s scientific approach
In 1988, Enrico Meschini used his scientific approach to create Gorgona, a balanced Italian espresso blend with fuller body and more structure. It was named after Gorgona, one of the important islands of the Tuscan archipelago.
The idea behind Gorgona is clear: give customers more body, crema and espresso presence without making the coffee harsh or overly bitter. It is a structured Arcaffè blend built around body, balance, vanilla and dark chocolate, with a slight acidity that keeps the cup lively.
Modern Arcaffè classic
Gorgona was introduced for customers who wanted a fuller-bodied Arcaffè coffee with more presence than gentler Arabica blends.
Scientific blending
Enrico Meschini’s approach focused on balance, consistency and sensory clarity — not strength for the sake of strength.
Tuscan island identity
Like other Arcaffè blends, Gorgona carries a name connected to the Tuscan archipelago, giving it a distinct Italian identity.
Taste profile
Vanilla, dark chocolate, mellow bitterness and slight acidity
Gorgona has a full body with vanilla and dark chocolate notes. Its bitterness is moderate, while a slight acidity helps keep the coffee from tasting flat. The result is a richer cup that remains balanced and approachable.
Dark chocolate
The darker chocolate profile gives Gorgona a richer and more satisfying espresso character.
Vanilla
A soft vanilla note rounds out the cup and helps the blend feel more polished.
Slight acidity
A touch of acidity keeps the cup lively without making it sharply sour.
Blend architecture
85% Arabica with 15% premium Robusta
Gorgona is made with 85% Arabica and 15% Robusta. The Arabica keeps the cup aromatic, balanced and refined, while the Robusta improves body, crema and espresso structure.
Arabica component
Aroma, balance and smoothness
Role: refined espresso baseThe 85% Arabica component keeps Gorgona smooth, aromatic and balanced, preventing the cup from becoming rough or flat.
Arabica role: aroma, balance, smoothness and refined espresso character
Premium Robusta component
Body, crema and structure
Role: fuller espresso mouthfeelThe 15% Robusta component gives Gorgona its fuller mouthfeel, stronger crema and more satisfying espresso structure.
Robusta role: crema, body, structure and milk-drink performance
Gorgona uses Robusta for structure and body, not to make the coffee harsh. This is why the cup remains mellow even though it feels fuller than a light Arabica blend.
Packaging advantage
Roasted in Italy, packed for consistency
Gorgona is roasted in Italy by Arcaffè. Our coffees are packed using professional modified-atmosphere packaging to support better unopened storage stability, making 1kg bags and carton purchases practical for regular users.
Roasted in Italy
Gorgona is part of Arcaffè’s Italian roasting tradition from Livorno.
Balanced blend design
Created with a controlled blending approach to deliver body, flavour and repeatable cup quality.
Nitrogen-flushed
Modified-atmosphere packaging helps reduce unnecessary oxygen exposure while the bag remains unopened.
Carton-friendly
Useful for customers who want backup stock, office supply or better value per order.
Best use
Espresso, cappuccino, latte, brew and filter
Gorgona is suitable for espresso, brew and filter coffee. Because of its fuller body and dark chocolate profile, it also works well in cappuccino, latte and flat white.
Carton deal available
For fuller-bodied coffee drinkers and regular users
Gorgona is available in 250g, 1kg and carton options. It is suitable for home users, offices, cafés and restaurants that want a fuller Italian coffee with body, crema and a mellow finish.
FAQ
Arcaffè Gorgona, answered
Is Arcaffè Gorgona suitable for home coffee?
Yes. Gorgona is suitable for home users who want a fuller-bodied Italian coffee with mellow bitterness, dark chocolate notes and slight acidity.
What does Gorgona taste like?
Gorgona has a full body with vanilla and dark chocolate notes, moderate bitterness and slight acidity.
Is Gorgona good with milk?
Yes. Gorgona works well with milk because its body and dark chocolate notes carry well into cappuccino, latte and flat white.
Is Gorgona a very strong or bitter coffee?
No. Gorgona is full-bodied, but its bitterness is moderate. It is better described as mellow and balanced than harsh or strongly bitter.
Is Gorgona acidic?
Gorgona has slight acidity. This helps keep the cup lively, but it should not taste sharply sour.
Is there a carton deal for Gorgona?
Yes. Gorgona is available in carton options for regular users, offices, cafés and business buyers.
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