Donnafugata Ben Ryé Passito di Pantelleria 2022
2022, Pantelleria, Sicily, Italy
Donnafugata Ben Ryé Passito di Pantelleria 2022
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Profile & Story
Ben Ryé means 'son of the wind' in Arabic — the name Donnafugata gave its Pantelleria passito for the wind that shapes everything on the volcanic island, where the Zibibbo vines grow low to the ground to survive it. Made entirely from Zibibbo, part of the crop is sun-dried on the island before pressing; the wine ages 8 months in tank and at least 12 months in bottle before release.
Tasting Notes
Golden colour with bright amber hues; an intense bouquet ranging from fruity apricot, yellow peach and candied orange peel to tropical mango and papaya, followed by hints of Mediterranean scrub, with sweet honeyed nuances on the palate and an extraordinary balance of freshness and sweetness.
Pairing Recommendation
Excellent with biscuits, chocolate, jam or ricotta tarts, and equally at home with savoury foods such as tuna bottarga and mature or blue cheeses; also delicious on its own as a meditation wine, served at 12-14°C.