Zibibbo 'Isola del Vento' Abbazia San Giorgio

Terre Siciliane IGT • Sicily • Abbazia San Giorgio
Category
White Wines
Region
Sicily
Denomination
Terre Siciliane IGT
Alcohol
12.5%
Vinification
Spontaneous alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts, maceration on the skins for 60 days
Aging
12 months in steel and then 24 months in 500-liter terracotta amphorae
Grape varieties
Zibibbo 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

Hailing from Sicily, this wine offers an authentic taste of the local terroir. With 12.5% alcohol, it strikes a confident balance between body and freshness. Crafted from Zibibbo 100% , this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. The palate is fresh and precise, with lively acidity carrying through to the finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards 60 years old Pantelleria Gobelet-trained vines, on volcanic soils. Vinification: spontaneous alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts, maceration on the skins for 60 days. The wine is aged 12 months in steel and then 24 months in 500-liter terracotta amphorae. A wine reflecting the mineral intensity of Sicily's volcanic soils.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Fresh seafood and fish
🍽️ Grilled vegetables with olive oil
🍽️ Fresh mozzarella and light cheeses
🍽️ Shellfish and crustaceans
🍽️ Mediterranean salads
🍽️ Seafood risotto

About Sicily Wine Region

Volcanic soils around Mount Etna impart a distinctive mineral character found across many Sicilian wines.

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