Passito
ZIBIBBO OR MOSCANTELLONE
SICILIAN LANDS
Protected Geographical Indication
50 cl | 10 cl
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS
Colour: Golden yellow with copper reflection
Bouquet: Intoxicant, persistent, aromatic, rich at natural fruit, apricot, dried figs and honey
Flavour: Aromatic, intense, enveloping
TRAINING
Production area: Western Sicily
Altitude: 150 metres above sea level
Soil type: Calcareous
Vineyards age: 10 years
Training system: Sicilian Sapling
ql. Grapes/ha: 40 – 50
Yield per hectare: 50% about
Harvest period: End of September
VINIFICATION
Fermentation equipment: Steel
Duration of fermentation in days: 30
Fermentation temperature in °C: 12 – 15
Alcoholic fermentation: Steel silos at controlled temperature
LABORATORY ANALYSIS
Sugar content at harvest: 22 – 24° babo
Alcohol content: 14% vol
Sugar content: 140 Gr/Lt
REFINEMENT
Bottle ageing: 2 months
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Dessert wine, ideal with dry pasteries and fruit ice-cream
SERVING TEMPERATURE
10-12 °C Appetizer
16-18 °C Dessert
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