# Orange Zibibbo (2021)

- **Producer:** Abbazia San Giorgio
- **Colour:** orange
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Zibibbo
- **Region:** Sicily, Italy
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €27
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 12–14 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** jasmine, passion fruit, orange, lavender, peach, mango, apricot, dried apricot, sea salt, honey

## 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.

## Interesting facts

- Grapes grown using UNESCO-recognized 'alberello pantesco' vine training.
- Vineyards are farmed biodynamically and organically.
- Fermented with indigenous yeasts.
- Aged partially in chestnut barrels.

## Food pairing

The wine's savory notes and fine tannins complement the richness of seafood and poultry, while its Mediterranean freshness cuts through richer dishes. The subtle honeyed notes can bridge with sweet elements in some pairings.

## 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.