In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityOff DryAromatic And Fresh finish

Aroma: white flowers, peach, apricot, Muscat-like aromatics

Palate: stone fruit, floral sweetness, fresh acidity, aromatic length

Lighea blends Zibibbo's heady Muscat-like perfume with native white grapes in a delicately off-dry aromatic style: floral, peachy, with balancing acidity that keeps it from cloying.

What it pairs with

  • Salmone in crosta con erbe
    The wine's aromatic floral sweetness complements herb-crusted salmon delicately.
  • Vietnamese-style prawn rolls
    The off-dry aromatic style is unusually suited to lighter Asian preparations.
  • Fruit and soft cheese platter
    The hint of sweetness and floral character bridges fresh fruit and soft ripened cheese.

History

Lighea was created by Donnafugata in 1992 to explore the aromatic potential of Zibibbo (Moscato d'Alessandria), blending it with native whites for balance. Named for a water nymph from a Tomasi di Lampedusa story, the wine has a distinct island identity.

  1. 1992 — First Lighea produced as Donnafugata's aromatic off-dry white

Facts

Producer
Donnafugata
Grapes
Zibibbo, Catarratto, Grecanico
Classification
Sicilia DOC
Oak
Stainless steel only
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 14-20 at retail
Drinking window
1-4 from vintage
First vintage
1992

Tags

catarratto drink young grecanico hidden gem high acid medium body mood fruity mood refreshing occasion aperitivo occasion summer off dry old world pairs with asian cuisine pairs with fruit desserts pairs with white fish price everyday still white zibibbo
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