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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: fresh apricot, jasmine, orange blossom, honey
Palate: fresh peach, apricot, orange blossom, light honey
Kabir is Donnafugata's lighter Pantelleria sweet wine: fresher and less concentrated than Ben Rye, from Zibibbo grapes dried for a shorter period, producing a floral, juicy dessert wine of great charm.
What it pairs with
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Fresh fruit salad with mint
The wine's floral freshness and light sweetness are a natural companion for fresh fruit. -
Light fruit sorbet
The wine's brightness and medium sweetness pair perfectly with fruity frozen desserts. -
Almond pastries
Floral apricot notes and gentle honey sweetness complement Sicily's almond pastry tradition.
How to serve Donnafugata Kabir Moscato di Pantelleria
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-12°C. Cellar temperature (8-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour): the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Fresh fruit salad with mint, Light fruit sorbet, Almond pastries. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Kabir (from the Arabic for 'great') was introduced in 1998 as the more approachable companion to Ben Rye in the Donnafugata Pantelleria range, using Zibibbo grapes with a shorter drying period to preserve more fresh fruit character. The wine fills the gap between the full intensity of a Passito di Pantelleria and a regular dry white.
- 1998: First Kabir Moscato di Pantelleria vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Donnafugata Pantelleria · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Zibibbo
- Classification
- Moscato di Pantelleria DOC
- Oak
- No oak; stainless steel
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €15-25 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1998
Frequently asked about Donnafugata Kabir Moscato di Pantelleria
What does Donnafugata Kabir Moscato di Pantelleria taste like?
On the nose, fresh apricot, jasmine, orange blossom, honey. On the palate, fresh peach, apricot, orange blossom, light honey. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a floral-sweet, refreshing, medium length finish. Kabir is Donnafugata's lighter Pantelleria sweet wine: fresher and less concentrated than Ben Rye, from Zibibbo grapes dried for a shorter period, producing a floral, juicy dessert wine of great charm.
When should I drink Donnafugata Kabir Moscato di Pantelleria?
Drink 2-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Donnafugata Kabir Moscato di Pantelleria?
Fresh fruit salad with mint is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Light fruit sorbet and Almond pastries. The wine's floral freshness and light sweetness are a natural companion for fresh fruit.
What grapes are in Donnafugata Kabir Moscato di Pantelleria?
The blend is Zibibbo. The wine is classified as Moscato di Pantelleria DOC.
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