Lighea Zibibbo doc Donnafugata 2022

Lighea Zibibbo doc Donnafugata 2022

Reference 4525
€15.40 


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  • Region

    Sicilia

  • Title

    Zibibbo

  • Kind of wine

    White wine doc

  • Wine variety

    Zibibbo (Moscato d'Alessandria)

  • Year

    2022

  • Fermentation

    In steel under controlled temperature

  • District of production

    Marsala (TP)

  • Refinement

    2 months in tank and then 3 months in bottle

  • Alcoholic proof

    12-13%

  • Size

    0,75 L

  • Allergens

    Sulphites


Description

The Zibibbo Lighea by Donnafugata is a radiant wine, or better it is the dry version of the Zibibbo wine, It takes its name from a wonderful mermaid, protagonist of Giuseppe Tommasi of Lampedusa’s tale, where he described her in this manner: ‘ With messy sun hair, the water of the see went down on her green opened eyes’. The wine shows a golden colour with green nuances. In the nose it expresses a floral and rich bouquet, with notes of rose, acacia’s flowers, melon and citrus fruit hints. It is possible to taste its freshness and the perfect balance between body and acidity. The Zibibbo Lighea by Donnafugata is perfect as appetizer or in combination with light blue fish, fish starters, fried fish and in general traditional Mediterranean courses. 


Donnafugata

The name of the cave has an historical reference: it derives from the story of the queen Maria Carolina, wife of Ferdinand IV of Bourbon, who looked for a refuge in the locality where today there are the vineyards, following the arrival of Napoleon troops in Sicily. Later the author of the novel ‘Il Gattopardo’ designated...