The grapes in this syrup are cultivated through techniques passed down through generations of vine growers.
Zibibbo farming in Pantelleria is also the first ever agricultural activity to be included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list, as the farming of the “Muscat of Alexandria” grape dates back to the time of the Phoenecians. The grape is indigenous to Africa, however, the fruit harvested on the Sicilian island is especially scrumptious—the intensely-hot climate and volcanic soil yield the ideal balance of sweet and tangy.