Zibò I.G.P. Terre Siciliane

GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Zibibbo APPELLATION: White Wine – “Terre Siciliane” I.G.P. ALCOHOLIC CONTENT: 13,5% vol. The alcohol content is indicative and it could be subject to variations of +/- 0,5% vol. VINEYARD AREA: Belice valley, 200/500 m above sea level North-East facing slopes. SOIL: Relatively deep alluvial based soils of medium texture with a mix of limestone and sand. Dark soils with a good content of organic matter. WINEMAKING: The grapes are harvested manually during the first 10 days of August. Once harvested, they are carefully placed on wooden racks where they can be observed as they dry in the sun until the beginning of September. A selection of Zibibbo grapes are harvested, crushed and begin to ferment in a stainless-steel tank. During this time, the Zibibbo grapes that have been drying in the sun for a month are added to the tank. NOTE DEGUSTATIVE: This wine provides a dark yellow color with amber reflections. On the nose, a honey sweetness with notes of fresh apricot and orange peel. On the palate, flavors of pastries and raisins prevail. SERVING TEMPERATURE: 8 / 10 °C. FOOD PAIRING: Excellent as a dessert wine with typical Sicilian sweets.