Donnafugata : Kabir 2024

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for Kabir 2024 by Donnafugata

Tasting

Color
The color displays a bright straw yellow hue highlighted by luminous golden reflections.

Nose
The bouquet reveals a rich and expressive aromatic palette, unveiling notes of fresh citrus, passion fruit, and orange blossom. Hints of aromatic herbs harmoniously complete this generous olfactory expression.

Palate
On the palate, the fruity and sweet flavors unfold elegantly, supported by a refreshing mineral streak. The finish is distinguished by its persistent sweetness and expressive minerality, lending length and character to the whole.

Food and Wine Pairings

This Moscato di Pantelleria pairs perfectly with anchovies, goat cheeses, and fruit salads. It also enhances baked desserts, bottarga, and smoked fish such as tuna or swordfish.

Serving and Cellaring

Kabir 2024 is best enjoyed at 12°C. This wine can be enjoyed until around 2028.

Donnafugata Presents a Fresh and Beautifully Complex Italian Red wine

The Estate

Founded in 1983 by Giacomo and Gabriella Rallo on the basis of a family tradition dating back to 1851, Donnafugata now spans 441 hectares across five emblematic Sicilian sites. Led by Antonio and José Rallo, this fifth-generation domaine cultivates more than twenty grape varieties. Its name evokes “Le Guépard” by Lampedusa, while its numerous quality certifications attest to its sustainable commitment, notably preserving the UNESCO-listed alberello pantesco.

The Vineyard

The vines for this Moscato di Pantelleria DOC thrive on the volcanic island of Pantelleria at altitudes between 20 and 400 meters. Grown using the traditional alberello pantesco method in natural basins, they benefit from volcanic sandy soils, mild and dry winters, and the windy summers characteristic of this exceptional island terroir in Sicily.

Vinification and Aging

The 2024 harvest took place during the last ten days of August, allowing for the collection of zibibbo grapes at optimal ripeness under climatic conditions favorable to the aromatic expression of the variety. Kabir 2024 is vinified in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, thus preserving the freshness and primary aromas of zibibbo. Aging takes place over three months in tanks, followed by four months of bottle aging before release.

Grape Variety

100% zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria), an emblematic grape variety of the island of Pantelleria perfectly suited to the Mediterranean island climate.