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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnesssweet
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium aciditySweetFloral-Sweet, Refreshing, Medium Length finish

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

With cheese

Provola dei Nebrodi Our pick Aged provola turns increasingly peppery. A lightly dried or late-picked Moscato or Malvasia, sweet and medium-bodied with apricot and orange blossom, sets sweetness against that pepper, and its acidity keeps it from turning heavy.

How to serve Donnafugata Kabir Moscato di Pantelleria

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-12°C. Cellar temperature (8-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour): the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1998First 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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