LYBRA CHARDONNAY 2025 – IGT Sicilian White Wine

The innate elegance of Chardonnay caressed by the sun and the saltiness of the Sicilian sea.

The 2025 Lybra Chardonnay is a white wine of extraordinary harmony and brilliance. In this bottle, Chardonnay—the international king of white grape varieties—finds a fascinating and vibrant expression in the Sicilian terroir. The name itself evokes balance ("Lybra"): a perfect balance between the elegant fruity softness typical of the variety and a vibrant mineral freshness provided by the island's soil and breezes.

Tasting Notes (The Sensory Experience)

• To the eye: It dresses the glass with an intense and brilliant straw yellow color, embellished with golden reflections that announce its richness and expressive maturity.

• On the nose: The bouquet is intense, enveloping, and typically Mediterranean. Elegant notes of tropical fruit (pineapple, mango, and banana) and yellow peach stand out, blending harmoniously with delicate hints of yellow flowers, sweet citrus zest, and a pleasant hint of fresh almond and melted butter on the finish.

• On the palate: The palate is full-bodied, smooth, and pleasantly fleshy. The typical Chardonnay mouthfeel is beautifully balanced by crisp acidity and a distinct mineral-savory finish. The palate is balanced and velvety, extending to a long, clean, and delicately fruity finish.

Food Pairings (Perfect with...)

Thanks to its balanced structure and aromatic intensity, Lybra Chardonnay lends itself to splendid culinary pairings:

• Fish-based First Courses and Risottos: Extraordinary with seafood risotto, calamarata, spaghetti with sea urchins, or first courses enhanced with bottarga.

• Structured Fish and Shellfish: The perfect match with grilled shellfish (lobster, crayfish, prawns), swordfish with salmoriglio sauce, or baked amberjack fillets.

• White Meats: Excellent paired with lemon chicken breast, veal escalopes with cheese, or roast turkey.

• Vegetarian Cuisine and Cheeses: Excellent with vegetable flans, spring cream soups, pasta with rocket and cherry tomatoes, and medium-aged or delicate blue cheeses.

• The ideal occasion: A romantic seafood dinner, an elegant Sunday lunch, or as an opening glass for a sophisticated gourmet aperitif.