Ben Rye Passito di Pantelleria 2021
2021, Pantelleria, Sicily, Italy
Ben Rye Passito di Pantelleria 2021
Muscat of Alexandria
Donnafugata
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Profile & Story
Donnafugata's Ben Ryé comes from Zibibbo grown on the volcanic island of Pantelleria in southwestern Sicily, low-trained vines shaped by wind, manual viticulture. Ages ~5 months in tank then at least 16 months in bottle before release. 14.5% ABV, 199 g/L residual sugar, 7.9 g/L total acidity, pH 3.87.
Tasting Notes
Golden color with bright amber tints. Intense bouquet of dried grapes, apricot, citrus fruit and candied orange peel, hints of Mediterranean maquis. Fruity and balsamic palate with sweet honey hints, intense and persistent, fine balance of freshness and sweetness.
Pairing Recommendation
Pairs with biscuits, chocolate and jam or ricotta tarts, or with tuna bottarga and mature/blue cheeses; also a meditation wine.