Cantine Fina
Zibibbo Taif 2025
| Denomination | IGT Terre Siciliane |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Zibibbo |
| Aging | In steel, 6 months in bottle. |
- Grape variety and alcohol content: Dry white wine made exclusively from Zibibbo grapes; 13% vol
- Origin and classification: Marsala, Western Sicily (300 m); Terre Siciliane IGP
- Aroma: Notes of peach, mandarin and sage; hints of rose and wisteria
- Palate: Rounded and mineral taste, with lively acidity and a persistent floral finish
- Winery and pairings: Stainless steel, 6 months in bottle; perfect with fish and fresh cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Taif by Cantine Fina is an aromatic white wine made from Zibibbo grapes, an authentic expression of the Sicilian lands. It displays a straw yellow colour with greenish highlights, revealing a broad and well-defined aromatic profile. Intense fruity notes of peach and mandarin emerge, accompanied by fresh hints of sage. On the palate, it is enveloping and mineral, with a pleasant warmth balanced by lively acidity. This balance leads the sip towards a persistent floral finish of rose and wisteria, offering a harmonious experience true to the nature of the grape variety.
Where it comes from
Taif originates in western Sicily, among the hills of Marsala at around three hundred metres above sea level, a microclimate ideal for preserving the aromatic freshness of the grapes. The vines are trained using the vertical trellis system with Guyot pruning. In this region, Zibibbo, also known as Muscat of Alexandria, boasts ancient roots. Although historically linked to sweet wines, here it reveals an extraordinary aptitude for producing dry versions. Meticulous care in the vineyard enhances the integrity of the fruit and the typicality of the Mediterranean soil, resulting in a modern and crystalline interpretation.
How it is produced
The grapes are harvested at the end of August. The winemaking process aims for maximum aromatic precision, using fermentation in stainless steel to preserve the purity of the fruit. Maturation continues in the same containers and is completed with a period of bottle ageing, essential for harmonising the structure without sacrificing freshness. Excellent served chilled, this is an extremely versatile white: it pairs beautifully with seafood starters, light first courses, citrus salads and fresh cheeses, finding its perfect match in a traditional fish couscous.
History and Curiosities
Taif 2025 from Cantine Fina offers a new interpretation of Moscato d’Alessandria, an ancient grape variety of Egyptian origin whose Sicilian name comes from the Arabic “zabib” (raisin). Traditionally used for producing sweet wines, this aromatic white is grown at three hundred metres above sea level on the hills of Marsala and stands out as an excellent dry table wine. The Fina family enhances the local area by creating a rounded, mineral wine, characterised by a bouquet of peach and mandarin, harmonised with fresh hints of sage and elegant floral notes of rose.
Tasting notes
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Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 2005
- Oenologist: Bruno Fina, Sergio Fina
- Bottles produced: 900.000
- Hectares: 130
Today we are an integral part of the winery and with dad Bruno we share the passion and love for the world of wine and our territory. Read more
| Name | Fina Zibibbo Taif 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still aromatic |
| Denomination | Terre Siciliane IGT |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Zibibbo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Cantine Fina |
| Story | History and Curiosities Taif 2025 from Cantine Fina offers a new interpretation of Moscato d’Alessandria, an ancient grape variety of Egyptian origin whose Sicilian name comes from the Arabic "zabib" (raisin). Traditionally used for producing sweet wines, this aromatic white is grown at three hundred metres above sea level on the hills of Marsala and stands out as an excellent dry table wine. The Fina family enhances the local area by creating a rounded, mineral wine, characterised by a bouquet of peach and mandarin, harmonised with fresh hints of sage and elegant floral notes of rose. |
| Origin | Marsala, Western Sicily, Italy |
| Cultivation system | Espalier, with Guyot pruning |
| Plants per hectare | 5000 |
| Yield per hectare | 90 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | End of August |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel; ageing in steel and 6 months in bottle |
| Wine making | Fermentation in steel. |
| Aging | In steel, 6 months in bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |