Nose
Intense to the nose, with dry fruit, apricot and Mediterranean herbs, as well as slight notes of chestnut honey and citrus.
Palate
Sweet, warm and captivating, pleasantly fresh and persistent.
Growing Conditions
100% Zibibbo cultivated from saplings, today on the Unesco world heritage list.
Island of Pantelleria, Campobello, Martingana, Khamma and Bugeber districts.
- Soil composition: volcanic, sandy and slightly clayey soil.
- Altitude: from 0 to 300 m above sea level.
- Climate: Mediterranean, mild winters, limited rainfall, very hot and windy summers.
Harvest
Harvest period during the last twenty days of September.
Winemaking
Soft pressing of the raisins fermentation and addition of dried Zibibbo grapes.
Appearance
Amber yellow.
Food Pairing
Perfect pairing with ricotta cheese or chocolate desserts, such as the cassata Siciliana or Sacher cake, but also surprises with herb flavoured or spicy cheese.