Kabir, Donnafugata

KABIR

Type
natural sweet white Moscato di Pantelleria D.O.P.

Grapes
Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria) 

Production area

island of Pantelleria (South-western Sicily); districts: Khamma, Mulini, Mueggen, Serraglia, Gibbiuna, Barone, Martingana, Bukkuram, Favarotta, Punta Karace, Monastero

Altitude

20 to 400 m AMSL

Orography
complex orography, tipically volcanic, soils mainly cultivated on terraced slopes

Soils
sandy, originating from lava, they vary between sub-acidic and neutral reaction; deep, fertile soils,

well-endowed with phosphorus, potassium and zinc

VINEYARD

Training and pruning

the vines are cultivated in a basin and trained in a low, broad bush system with 2 to 4 arms. All work in the vineyard is done manually. Age of vines up to 100 years

CELLAR

Fermentation
in stainless steel at a controlled temperature

Aging

in stainless steel vats for some months and at least four months in bottle before being released to the market

Analysis data

alcohol 11.50 % ABV, total acidity 7.3 g/l, pH 3.30, sugar content: 100 g/l

THE WINE EXPERIENCE

Food & wine

perfect with savory cheeses, fruit salads and baked desserts. It is worth a try with botargo, big smoked fish, goat cheese, even slightly flavored. Serve in small, tulip-shaped goblets, slightly bellied; uncork at the time of serving at a temperature of 12°C (54°F)

Occasions
pleasant and with a moderated alcohol content, it is a perfect dessert wine for a party with friends. To enjoy as an unusual aperitif, on the terrace in summer

Art & Wine

from the Arabic term "The Great," this is the name Donnafugata choose for its Moscato di Pantelleria, for its broad and noble perfumes. The label speaks the language of the island, expressing the colors, the freshness and the aromatic richness of Zibibbo. A label evoking the heroic soul of this island’s viticulture, blown by the wind and the waves