Zibibbo Liquoroso Oxydia, Florio

ZIBIBBO LIQUOROSO OXYDIA

I.G.T.

Production Area

Vineyards on the island of Pantelleria and in the province of Trapani

Grape Variety

Moscato di Alessandria, also called Zibibbo

Type

Fortified Wine

Classification

Typical geographical indication (IGT Terre Siciliane)

Soil

Pantelleria: of volcanic origin, very dark and rich in mineral salts. Prov. Trapani: deep, red soil, fertile but dry

Altitude

In both cases between 50 and 150 metres above sea level

Vineyard

Grown on classic fruit tree style vines, in groups protected from strong African winds and on Gujot supports in the province of Trapani

Climate

Hot, and very windy, insular

Harvest

By hand, advanced ripening, in the first week of September

Vinification

Light pressing of the grapes, after a brief contact with skins, and temperature-controlled fermentation (17° - 18°C.) to reach alcoholic level of 5° - 6° . Addition of distilled wine until 16° is reached to stop the fermentation process and preserve most of the must’s sugars and their aromas

Ageing

Until spring to allow the natural clarification. At least 2 months in the bottle

Tasting Note

Colour: bright old gold with marked touches of topaz

Bouquet: intense and harmonious, complex and clear muscat flavor, touches of apricot

Flavour: full, soft with touches of acacia honey, pleasant finish of dried figs, apricot and raisins

Alcohol Content

16,0 % vol

Sugar Content

135 g/l

Serving Temperature

12° - 16° C

Recommended With

Ideal with cakes, fresh and dried fruit. Splendid with spicy cheese

1St Year of production

Vintage year 2009