Lighea

An aromatic Mediterranean white

Pantelleria

Lighea

Vintage 2024

Lighea 2024 is a brilliant straw yellow colour with greenish tints. On the nose, it has a fragrant bouquet in which the typical notes of orange blossom combine with hints of lemongrass, citrus fruits and tropical fruit. On the palate, the fruity and floral notes resurface accompanied by freshness, persistence and a mineral finish

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White wine

Pantelleria

Denomination

Zibibbo Sicilia Doc

Variety

Zibibbo.

Production Area

South Eastern Sicily - Pantelleria Island

Refinement

Ageing in tanks for at least three months and in the bottle for two months before being marketed.

At the table

Try with raw fish, shellfish and tempura (fish or vegetable based). Pair with all oily fish. Serve in medium-sized wineglasses; can be uncorked at the time of serving; serve at 9-11°C.

Analytical data

Alcohol 13% volTotal acidity: 5.6pH: 3.3

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An heroic and sustainable challenge

Donnafugata continues to maintain its commitment to good practice regarding sustainability. With the 2023 vintage, the aromatic Mediterranean Lighea adopts the lighter “100% Sicily” burgundy bottle, produced from glass recycled on the island, and the Nomacorc Ocean closure obtained by recycling plastic collected in coastal areas. A fresh and elegant wine that goes well with Stefano Vitale's restyled label in line with his original sketch.

Pantelleria, island of sun and wind

A territory where nature is extreme

On the volcanic island of Pantelleria, we carry out a project of sustainability and heroic viticulture. Our vineyards are located in various districts that differ in soil (sandy and of volcanic origin), altitude (from 20 m to 400 m a.s.l.), exposure, microclimate and age of the plants, including some examples of hundred-year-old vines.

Heroic viticulture

A project full of passion and commitment

On Pantelleria, viticulture requires dedication and care: the sloping lands, cultivated on terraces bordered by drystone walls made of lavic stone and the vines cultivated on Pantelleria alberellos, keep us busy every day. A context that requires a very high amount of manpower, about three times the average requirement of a quality-oriented vineyard, without counting the maintenance of about 40 km of drystone walls.

Pantelleria alberello

Symbol of creative and sustainable agriculture

On Pantelleria we cultivate Zibibbo, a prince among the aromatic varieties, on the Pantelleria alberello, the only agricultural practice which, due to its creative and sustainable nature, has Unesco Cultural Heritage Status. The vine grows inside hollows, with a pruning system that allows the plant to take a horizontal course, almost creeping along the ground, which makes it possible for the plants to resist the wind.

Lighea

From the disheveled tresses the color of the sun, seawater flowed over the green, wide-open eyes.” Thus Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa describes Lighea, the bewitching siren and principal figure in his novel. She has inspired the creation of a complex and innovative wine and an equally original label. “The new packaging led us to move from the shades of the sunset to those of the Pantelleria dawn - says Gabriella, founder of Donnafugata together with her husband Giacomo. In the search for a new balance, Stefano Vitale's original sketch fully met our expectations in all its elegant beauty.

Mussels au gratin

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Pasta con le sarde (Pasta in sardine sauce)

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Linguine with wild asparagus

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Chilled fresh fava bean soup with rosemary croutons

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Spaghetti with prawns and capers

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The other vintages.

Lighea 2023 Zibibbo Sicilia Doc

Lighea has a bright straw yellow color with greenish hues. The nose offers a rich and fragrant bouquet where the classic notes of orange blossom are combined with citrus hints...

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Lighea 2022 Zibibbo Sicilia Doc

Lighea 2022 has a bright straw yellow color with greenish hues. The nose offers a rich and fragrant bouquet where the classic notes of orange blossom are combined with citrus...

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Lighea 2021 Zibibbo Sicilia Doc

Lighea 2021 has a bright straw yellow color with greenish hues. The nose offers a rich and fragrant bouquet where the classic notes of orange blossom are combined with citrus...

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Lighea 2020 Zibibbo Sicilia Doc

Lighea 2020 has a bright straw yellow color with greenish reflections. The nose offers a rich and fragrant bouquet where the typical notes of orange blossom merge with hints of citrus...

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Lighea 2019 Zibibbo Sicilia Doc

Lighea 2019 has a bright straw yellow color with greenish reflections. The nose offers a rich and fragrant bouquet where the typical notes of orange blossom merge with hints of...

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Lighea 2018 Zibibbo Sicilia Doc

Lighea 2018, an unforgettable aromatic Mediterranean, the fruit of the heroic viticulture, is characterized by an ample and rich bouquet combined with a fresh mineral vein.

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Lighea 2017 Zibibbo Sicilia Doc

Lighea 2017 has a brilliant straw yellow color with greenish reflections. The nose offers a rich and fragrant bouquet with classic notes of orange blossom combined with citrusy scents (citron,...

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Lighea 2016 Zibibbo Sicilia Doc

Lighea 2016 has a brilliant straw yellow color with greenish reflections. The nose offers a rich and fragrant bouquet with classic notes of orange blossom combined with scents of saturn...

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