Zibibbo, also known as Moscato d’Alessandria or Moscatellone, is an ancient Mediterranean white grape variety, whose presence in Sicily has been documented for centuries and is historically linked to Arab rule: the name, in fact, derives from the Arabic term for ‘raisins’. Its most famous expression comes from Pantelleria, where it is trained using the traditional ‘alberello’ method – recognised by UNESCO as cultural heritage – but it is also widespread in various areas of western Sicily and in other southern and island regions. The leaf is of medium size, generally three- or five-lobed, with an almost flat margin and a smooth upper surface; the bunch is large, elongated, often winged and ranging from loose to moderately compact. The berries, plump and either ovoid or pear-shaped, have a thick, pruinose skin, ranging in colour from yellowish-green to golden hues, and a crisp, juicy and intensely aromatic flesh. The wines are characterised by a straw-yellow or golden colour, and a typically Muscat-like, floral and citrusy bouquet, enriched with hints of tropical fruit, Mediterranean herbs and sweet spices. In its dry form, it offers freshness, savouriness and good structure; in its passito and fortified versions, it displays greater concentration, smoothness and notes of dried fruit, with a particularly promising ageing potential.