Donnafugata Lighea Zibbibo
Category
White
Grapes
100 % Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria)
Producer
Country
Italy
Region
Sicile
Size
750 ml
Degree of alcohol
12,5 %
Serving temperature
9-11 °C
Available in these provinces
British Columbia
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Terroir Grapes produced on the island of Pantelleria (South-western Sicily); Khamma, Mulini, Mueggen, Ghirlanda, Serraglia, Gibbiuna, Barone, Bukkuram, Favarotta, Monastero.
Altitude from 20 to 400m.
Orography: complex, typically volcanic, with terrains mainly cultivated on terraces.
Soils: sandy, originating from lava, sub-acid or neutral reaction; deep and fertile, well-endowed with minerals. Mild, dry winters. Windy summers. -
Vinification and maturation The grapes come from the vineyards located in the cooler districts. The harvest begin in August and ends in September.
Fermentation took place in stainless steel at a temperature of 14-16 °C.
Aging in tanks for two months and three months in bottle before release.
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Features Lighea has a brilliant straw yellow color with greenish reflections. The nose offers a rich and fragrant bouquet with classic notes of orange blossom combined with scents of saturn peaches and Mediterranean scrub. The nose is perfectly reflected on the palate, enlivened by a fresh mineral vein.
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Food Pairings Recommended with all types of oily fish, baked pasta in white sauce, fried fish.
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Other information Ageing potential: to be enjoyed within 4-5 years

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Terroir Grapes produced on the island of Pantelleria (South-western Sicily); Khamma, Mulini, Mueggen, Ghirlanda, Serraglia, Gibbiuna, Barone, Bukkuram, Favarotta, Monastero. Altitude from 20 to 400m. Orography: complex, typically volcanic, with terrains mainly cultivated on terraces. Soils: sandy, originating from lava, sub-acid or neutral reaction; deep and fertile, well-endowed with minerals. Mild, dry winters. Windy summers.
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Vinification and maturation The grapes come from the vineyards located in the cooler districts. The harvest begin in August and ends in September. Fermentation took place in stainless steel at a temperature of 14-16 °C. Aging in tanks for two months and three months in bottle before release.
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Features Lighea has a brilliant straw yellow color with greenish reflections. The nose offers a rich and fragrant bouquet with classic notes of orange blossom combined with scents of saturn peaches and Mediterranean scrub. The nose is perfectly reflected on the palate, enlivened by a fresh mineral vein.
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Food Pairings Recommended with all types of oily fish, baked pasta in white sauce, fried fish.
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Other information Ageing potential: to be enjoyed within 4-5 years