Barraco
Zibibbo 2024
| Denomination | IGT Terre Siciliane |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Zibibbo |
| Aging | Ageing in concrete tanks until spring, followed by bottling. |
- Type and style: Dry and aromatic organic white wine produced from Moscato d’Alessandria grapes
- Olfactory profile: Aromas of orange blossom, jasmine and lychee with notes of basil and rosemary
- Taste and finish: Savoury and refreshing palate, long-lasting finish, elegant hint of ginger
- Vinification: 24-hour skin maceration, fermentation in stainless steel, ageing in concrete
- Origin and pairings: Marsala; excellent with salt-crusted fish, pumpkin tortelli and Asian cuisine
Description
What type of wine it is
Barraco's Zibibbo is an aromatic and distinctly dry organic white wine, an authentic expression of the Terre Siciliane, with fermentation in steel and ageing in concrete. The bouquet weaves notes of orange blossom and lychee with hints of basil and citrus peel. On the palate, it offers a savoury and thirst-quenching sip, supported by excellent persistence and a clean ginger finish. This precise sensory identity harmoniously accompanies seafood recipes and proves ideal for enhancing pumpkin tortelli, delicate salt-baked fish and the fragrant spices of Asian cuisine.
Where it comes from
Zibibbo grapes thrive in Marsala, western Sicily, cultivated using the Guyot system in low espalier. The vines take root in dark clay-limestone soils, whose mineral richness gives the wine a marked savoury character. To keep the freshness intact, the early September harvest is carried out by carefully monitoring the ripening. This choice ensures a perfect balance between natural acidity and the aromatic concentration of the grape variety, enhancing the vocation of the territory and the authenticity of the Terre Siciliane.
How it is produced
The vinification is designed to enhance the nature of the fruit. After harvesting, the bunches undergo maceration on the skins for twenty-four hours, which is essential for extracting olfactory nuances while preserving the dry character of the wine. The must then undergoes alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks, maintaining a clean and defined aromatic profile. The process concludes with targeted ageing in concrete tanks until spring, imparting structural harmony and stability before bottling.
History and curiosities
Since 2005, the Barraco winery has been vinifying Zibibbo as a single variety, transforming Sicily's most famous aromatic grape into an elegant organic dry white Terre Siciliane IGT.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
08 - 10 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
| Name | Barraco Zibibbo 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic still dry aromatic |
| Denomination | Terre Siciliane IGT |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Zibibbo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Barraco |
| Story | History and curiosities Since 2005, the Barraco winery has been vinifying Zibibbo as a single variety, transforming Sicily's most famous aromatic grape into an elegant organic dry white Terre Siciliane IGT. |
| Origin | Marsala, Sicily, Italy |
| Soil composition | Clay-limestone soil |
| Cultivation system | Guyot, low trellis |
| Harvest | The first ten days of September |
| Production technique | Skin maceration for 24 hours; fermentation in stainless steel; ageing in concrete tanks until spring |
| Wine making | Skin maceration for 24 hours after harvesting, followed by alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks; at the end of fermentation, part of the wine matures in concrete vats until the spring before bottling. |
| Aging | Ageing in concrete tanks until spring, followed by bottling. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |