Zibibbo Terre Siciliane IGP Wine (0.75 lt) - Vigna Moresca - Cantine Vinci

The Vigna Moresca Zibibbo Liquoroso Igp Terre Siciliane is special because it contains some unique characteristics, which were transmitted directly from the Arabs. In fact, it is grown using the technique known as “alberello pantesco”, an agricultural practice declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on 26 November 2014. In Italy, Zibibbo is mainly present in Sicily where it is traditionally grown as a table grape or for drying. ​ Vigna Moresca Zibibbo Liquoroso Igp Terre Siciliane is a wine that best expresses the aromatic and mineral notes of the volcanic soil of Pantelleria. Moscato di Pantelleria is available in both sweet and fortified versions, but also still, sparkling and frizzante. ​ The peculiarities of the bunch of grapes of Vigna Moresca Zibibbo Liquoroso Igp Terre Siciliane are several: the berries are different from others for the high sugar content due to the long ripening period. On the palate the result is crunchy, sweet and fragrant. ​ Characteristics: - Grape variety: Zibibbo (100%) - Production area: Agro Marsalese - Training system: Espalier with Guyot pruning - Harvest period: September - Vinification: In stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature (16/18°C); after the first 5-6° of alcohol has been produced during alcoholic fermentation, ethanol of wine origin is added up to about 16° to block the fermentation process and thus preserve a good part of the sugars and aromas of the must - Color: Light straw yellow with golden reflections - Bouquet: Intense, harmonious and persistent, with clear hints of apricot jam, candied citrus fruits, flowers and orange blossom honey - Taste: Pleasantly sweet, full-bodied and persistent on the palate, with honeyed notes and notes of white fruit in syrup - Alcohol content: 16.00% vol. - Sugar content: 120 grams/liter - Wood aging: None - Bottle maturation: Minimum 1 month - Pairing: Magnificent dessert wine, ideal with all dry and creamy pastries, also to be tried with nougat, fruit and traditional Sicilian artisanal ice creams - Serving temperature: 12/14°C