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Synonyms
Pinot Grigio - Zibibbo is a white blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Sicily, Italy.
Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for apple, pear, citrus, floral and grapey.
In the cellar it meets unoaked.
The regions that matter for it are Sicily.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for mediterranean.
It blends readily with Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains.
Watch for the synonyms: Muscat of Alexandria.
At the table it suits grilled prawns with paprika, lemon and garlic, couscous with harissa, chilli and lemon and herbed rice with poached chicken.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Grilled prawns with paprika, lemon and garlic
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Couscous with harissa, chilli and lemon
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Herbed rice with poached chicken
Also labelled.
Muscat of Alexandria.
Bottles to look for.
- Ansaldi Abbadessa Sicilia Bianco Riserva, Sicily, Italy
Pinot Grigio - Zibibbo: common questions
01.What does Pinot Grigio - Zibibbo taste like?+
Pinot Grigio - Zibibbo tastes of apple, pear, citrus, floral and grapey. Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Pinot Grigio - Zibibbo from?+
Pinot Grigio - Zibibbo originates in Sicily, Italy.
03.Where is Pinot Grigio - Zibibbo grown?+
The key regions for Pinot Grigio - Zibibbo are Sicily.
04.What food pairs with Pinot Grigio - Zibibbo?+
Pour it with grilled prawns with paprika, lemon and garlic, couscous with harissa, chilli and lemon and herbed rice with poached chicken.
05.What else is Pinot Grigio - Zibibbo called?+
Pinot Grigio - Zibibbo is also labelled Muscat of Alexandria.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.