COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Zibibbo
PRODUCER
Abbazia San Giorgio
REGION
Sicily
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Orange Zibibbo 2021 by Abbazia San Giorgio is a 100% Zibibbo orange wine from Sicily, specifically the island of Pantelleria. The producer, Abbazia San Giorgio, was founded in 2015 with a commitment to natural winemaking and expressing the unique character of Pantelleria. The grapes are cultivated using the traditional 'alberello pantesco' method, a UNESCO-recognized viticultural practice, on mineral-rich volcanic soil. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes respect for the environment and minimal intervention, resulting in a wine that reflects its origin.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€27
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes grown using UNESCO-recognized 'alberello pantesco' vine training.
Fact 02
Vineyards are farmed biodynamically and organically.
Fact 03
Fermented with indigenous yeasts.
Fact 04
Aged partially in chestnut barrels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Orange Zibibbo undergoes spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts after destemming and gentle crushing. It is then macerated on its skins for 15 to 30 days. Following maceration, the wine is aged for a minimum of six months, with a portion maturing in stainless steel tanks and the remainder in chestnut barrels. Production for the 2021 vintage was approximately 3,000 bottles.
