Thanks to the consistent rainfall throughout the entire crop year and the absence of long periods of high temperatures in the summer season, conditions were ideal for the largely regular procedure of the vegetative production cycle; the quantity of grapes produced was below average for this Estate; the quality was completely in line with the company’s targets.

The Zibibbo grapes were harvested between the second half of August and the first ten days of September.

After gentle pressing, fermentation took place in steel at a controlled temperature. Ageing in tanks for at least three months and in the bottle for two months before being marketed.

Production Zone: Southwestern Sicily, grapes grown on the island of Pantelleria.
Soils & Climate: Prevalence of soils with altitude of 20 to 400 m a.s.l.; complex and typically volcanic orography, with vineyards predominantly cultivated on terraces. Sandy soils of volcanic origin. Mediterranean climate: the island of sun and wind has mild, fairly dry winters and dry, breezy summers.
Vineyard: The vines are cultivated in hollows, very low down, using the typical “alberello” head-trained bush method. The Pantelleria “alberello” head-trained bush practice has been inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Grapes: Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria)
Alcohol: 13% ABV
Total Acidity: 5.8 g/l
pH: 3.30

The 2024 growing season was characterised by low rainfall and quite high average temperatures at times. The harvest began early with grapes picked from the earliest ripening districts and continued according to the different ripening times of the grapes in the various vineyards. The quantity of grapes produced was below average for the island; from a quality perspective, the grapes were healthy and fully ripe.

*Rainfall recorded from 1 October to 30 September of the following year; the average is calculated on data going back to the 2013 harvest.

The Zibibbo grapes were harvested in August.

After gentle pressing, fermentation took place in steel at a controlled temperature. Ageing in tanks for at least three months and in the bottle for two months before being marketed.

Production Zone: Southwestern Sicily, grapes grown on the island of Pantelleria.
Soils & Climate: Prevalence of soils with altitude of 20 to 400 m a.s.l.; complex and typically volcanic orography, with vineyards predominantly cultivated on terraces. Sandy soils of volcanic origin. Mediterranean climate: the island of sun and wind has mild, fairly dry winters and dry, breezy summers.
Vineyard: The vines are cultivated in hollows, very low down, using the typical “alberello” head-trained bush method. The Pantelleria “alberello” head-trained bush practice has been inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Grapes: Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria)
Alcohol: 13% ABV
Total Acidity: 5.6 g/l
pH: 3.30

2023 was a challenging year: the abundant rainfall in May and the high temperatures that lasted for about ten days in July imposed scrupulous agronomic practices of integrated pest management and eco-sustainable management. Overall, 589 mm of rainfall was recorded com-pared to the 473 mm average* on the is-land. Compared to the previous year which had been generous, in 2023 there was a drop in production due to the climatic trend which led to the production of less compact bunches and with smaller and lighter berries. The vegetative production cycle concluded regularly, giving rise to well-ripe grapes of excellent quality and aromatic finesse.

*The rainfall recorded from 1st October to 30th September of the following year is tak-en into account; the average is calculated starting from the 2013 harvest.

The grape harvest for Lighea took place between the second half of August and the first half of September.

Fermentation took place in stainless steel at a temperature of 14-16 °C. Aging in tanks for two months and at least three months in bottle before release.

Production Zone: Island of Pantelleria (South-western Sicily).
Soils & Climate: Altitude from 20 to 400 m a.s.l.; Orography: complex, typically volcanic, with terraced slopes. Sandy soils, originating from lava, sub-acid or neutral reaction, well-endowed with minerals. Climate is sunny, windy, and almost dry.
Vineyard: The vines are cultivated, in hollows; the training method is the pantellerian traditional low bush vine “alberello pantesco”; as a “creative and sustainable” agricultural practice, “albarello pantesco” has been inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Planting density from 2,500 to 3,600 plants oer hectare, with yields of 5-6 tons/ha (2-2.4 tons/acre).

Grapes: Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria)
Alcohol: 12.98% ABV
Total Acidity: 5.5 g/l
pH: 3.28

The 2022 vintage was almost characterized by regular climatic conditions; the vintage was a little rainier, with 540 mm of rainfall compared to the average* of 458mm. Temperatures were similar to the past years; only in June there were warmer days than average which brought a slightly earlier ripening in some plots. It was a very good vintage with healthy and well-ripened grapes. Quantities produced were a little more than 2021, anyway in line with the average of recent years.

*The rainfall recorded from 1 October to 30 September of the following year is taken into account; the average is calculated starting from the 2013 harvest.

The grape harvest for Lighea took place between the second half of August and September 16th.

Fermentation took place in stainless steel at a temperature of 14-16°C. Aging in tanks for two months and at least three months in bottle before release.

Production Zone: Grapes produced on the island of Pantelleria (South-western Sicily).
Soils & Climate: Altitude from 20 to 400 meters a.s.l.; Orography: complex, typically volcanic, with terrains mainly cultivated on terraces. Soils: sandy, originating from lava, sub-acid or neutral reaction; deep and fertile, well-endowed with minerals. Mild, dry winters. Windy summers.
Vineyard: The vines are cultivated, in hollows; the training method is the pantellerian traditional low bush vine “alberello pantesco”; as a “creative and sustainable” agricultural practice, “albarello pantesco” has been inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Planting density from 2,500 to 3,600 plants oer hectare, with yields of 5-6 tons/ha (2-2.4 tons/acre).

Grapes: Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria)
Alcohol: 12.58% ABV
Total Acidity: 5.4 g/l
pH: 3.25

On the island of Pantelleria, the 2021 vintage was slightly rainier, recording 342 mm of precipitation compared to the average of 449 mm*. The conditions, with no adverse climatic events during the flowering and fruit set phases, created the basis for a very good production. A hot August affected the amount of grapes produced which was below average. The quality of the grapes carefully selected and brought to the cellar is excellent.

*The rainfall recorded from 1 October to 30 September of the following year is taken into account; the average is calculated starting from the 2013 harvest.

The Zibibbo harvest at Donnafugata traditionally continues for about 4 weeks, in the 14 districts where the winery has its vineyards that differ for altitude, exposure, proximity to or distance from the sea; the harvest began on August 16th and ended on September 8th.

Fermentation took place in stainless steel at a temperature of 14-16°C. Aging in tanks for two months and at least three months in bottle before release.

Production Zone: grapes produced on the island of Pantelleria (South-western Sicily); Khamma, Mulini, Mueggen, Ghirlanda, Serraglia, Gibbiuna, Barone, Bukkuram, Favarotta, Monastero
Terrains & Climate: altitude from 20 to 400 m a.m.s.l.; Orography: complex, typically volcanic, with terrains mainly cultivated on terraces. Soils: sandy, originating from lava, sub-acid or neutral reaction; deep and fertile, well-endowed with minerals. Mild, dry winters. Windy summers.
Vineyard: the vines are cultivated, in hollows, low alberello pantesco. The training method “alberello pantesco” has been inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity as a “creative and sustainable” practice. Planting density from 2,500 to 3,600 plants/ha with yields of 5-6 tons/ha (2-2.4 tons/acre).

Denomination: Sicilia Doc Zibibbo
Grapes: Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria)
Alcohol: 12.64% ABV
Total Acidity: 5.6 g/l
pH: 3.26