DONNAFUGATA "BEN RYE' 0.375L" - Passito di Pantelleria Doc

• REGION: Sicily
• GRAPE VARIETY: Zibibbo 100%
• AGING: Stainless steel
• FORMAT: 0.375 L
• AROMAS: Apricot, Orange, Aromatic herbs
• ALCOHOL CONTENT:14%

Donnafugata's Passito di Pantelleria Ben Rye is born in the vineyards located in the heart of the island of Pantelleria. It is produced exclusively with Zibibbo grapes, harvested and selected solely by hand. To the fermenting must, which takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature, hand-destemmed raisins are subsequently added. During maceration, the raisins release their extraordinary heritage of sweetness, freshness, and aromaticity. Aging takes place in the same containers for 7 months and for an additional 12 months in the bottle.

Tasting notes:

Ben Rye is characterized by a brilliant amber color. The bouquet opens broad and enveloping, enriched by hints of fresh apricots and candied oranges, on a balsamic background of aromatic herbs. In the mouth, it is well balanced by a fresh acidic vein. Ben Rye has a finish with a very long and satisfying persistence.

Pairings:

Perfect to accompany aged or blue cheeses, it is ideal in combination with desserts made with dried fruit and chocolate. Extraordinary on its own, as a meditation wine.