Donnafugata Lighea Zibibbo Sicilia DOC 2023
Donnafugata
Donnafugata's Lighea is made from Zibibbo — the Sicilian name for Muscat of Alexandria — grown on the volcanic soils of Pantelleria and mainland Sicily. Where many Muscat-based wines lean sweet, this bottling channels the grape's aromatic intensity into a dry, mineral-driven white that tastes like the Mediterranean itself. An ideal summer wine that punches well above its price point.
Nose
Intensely aromatic with ripe melon, white peach, and jasmine-like floral notes. Beneath the fruit sits a citrus-driven freshness and a subtle herbal quality reminiscent of Mediterranean scrubland.
Palate
Crisp and lively with concentrated melon and citrus flavors, balanced by a saline minerality that speaks to the island's volcanic and coastal terroir. The mid-palate delivers a subtle honeyed quality without heaviness, and the acidity keeps everything moving.
Finish
Clean and refreshing with lingering citrus and floral notes. A saline edge on the close adds a welcome savory dimension.
- Varietal
- Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria)
- Blend
- 100% Zibibbo
- Vineyards
- Estate vineyards in Contessa Entellina and Pantelleria, Sicily
- Alcohol
- 12.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
Tender grilled calamari dressed with fresh lemon juice, briny capers, and a drizzle of Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil — the wine's saline minerality and citrus notes create a seamless coastal pairing.
The Rallo family's Donnafugata estate has championed Sicily's native grape varieties since 1983, vinifying their Zibibbo from wind-swept vineyards on the volcanic island of Pantelleria and mainland Contessa Entellina.
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