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Zabib

Zabib

Zabib
The name zabib, in Arabic, means “raisin” and was chosen specifically for our wine for its ability to evoke images of sun-drenched lands, crystal-clear seas and ancient winemaking traditions.Sweet and intense in flavour, fragrant and evocative, our wine could be considered an ingredient worthy of the recipes of the royal palaces described in One Thousand and One Nights. Its sweetness may be compared to the tales told by Scheherazade, while its intense aroma recalls the magic and enchantment of Arabian nights, in an exotic and dreamlike world.

Savour the essence of Mount Etna with our Zabib. Produced exclusively from Moscato di Alessandria grapes grown on volcanic soils, this late-harvest white wine offers a rich bouquet of tropical fruit, pear and honey, enhanced by notes of cloves and citrus. Perfect as an aperitif or paired with desserts, it stands out for its golden-yellow colour and its sweet, persistent palate—ideal for special occasions.

Product details

  • Area of origin: North-eastern Etna (Sicily)
  • Classification: Protected Geographical Indication (I.G.P.) Terre Siciliane
  • Grape variety: Moscato di Alessandria
  • Soil: Volcanic soil
  • Altitude: 600–650 metres above sea level
  • Training system: Vertical trellis system, with a vine density of 6,000 plants per hectare; average vine age 15 years. Biodiversity-based agriculture
  • Climate: Insular Mediterranean climate with day–night temperature variations
  • Harvest: First ten days of November
  • Vinification: Traditional fermentation at controlled temperature with approximately 5 days of maceration. Gentle manual racking
  • Ageing: In stainless steel tanks
  • Colour: Golden yellow
  • Aroma: Very intense notes of tropical fruit, citrus, pear, honey and cloves
  • Palate: Round and sweet, with a persistent finish
  • Alcohol content: From 13% vol.
  • Serving temperature: 12–14 °C
  • Format: 750 ml Bordeaux bottle
  • Food pairings: Aromatic dishes, desserts at the end of the meal, or enjoyed as an aperitif