Pietranera Zibibbo Terre Siciliane IGT 2024

Wine Description for Pietranera Zibibbo Terre Siciliane IGT 2024 by Marco de Bartoli

Colour & Appearance

Luminous lemon yellow with striking green reflections – a visual promise of freshness and Mediterranean vibrancy.

Nose

Here unfolds an aromatic fireworks display that is quite extraordinary. Mango, passion fruit and watermelon practically explode from the glass, accompanied by seductive rose notes. Beneath this lies a fine layer of bitter citrus peel and grapefruit, which lends structure to the opulent bouquet. This Muscat variety reveals itself from its most expressive side – a fragrance that quite literally sweeps you away.

Palate

The surprise: after all that aromatic opulence, the Pietranera displays remarkable precision and restraint on the palate. Invigorating acidity meets saline minerality that recalls the coastal proximity of the vineyards. Cool, stony notes and a fine tannin structure – quite unusual for a white wine – give this wine an elegant framework. This contrast between exotic fruit and Mediterranean freshness defines the character of this wine.

Finish

Persistently fresh with a fine saline trace that lingers long and invites you to take another sip.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Zibibbo, internationally known as Muscat d’Alexandrie, is one of the oldest grape varieties of the Mediterranean. Marco de Bartoli, the legendary Sicilian winemaker, masterfully understands how to capture the aromatic power of this variety without sacrificing freshness.

Food Pairing Recommendations

A wine for creative chefs: pairs excellently with ceviche, tuna tartare, scallops with passion fruit, Asian dishes with ginger and coriander, or also with goat’s cheese with honey. The saline minerality makes it the ideal companion for seafood and grilled fish.

Special Features

A wine with extraordinary value for money that proves Sicilian white wines can be far more than simple summer wines. A genuine discovery for anyone who has only known Muscat wines as sweet.