Name: DONNAFUGATA Passito di Pantelleria DOC "Ben Ryé" 2012
SKU: 2614
Price: 960.00 HKD
Availability: InStock

DONNAFUGATA Passito di Pantelleria DOC “Ben Ryé” 2012

HK$960.00

From the Arabic term “Son of the Wind” because the wind sweeps constantly around the grape clusters on Pantelleria. And the island’s winds bring with them a profusion of fragrances so powerful that you can touch them!
Rich bouquet with outstanding aromas obtained from the dried grapes: apricots and candied orange peel. Maybe the best sweet wine from Italy?

“Very concentrated with dried raisins, such as sultanas, together with toffee, candied orange and salted peanuts with shells. Full-bodied with lots of salted caramel, walnuts, very dried apricots and tangerines. Salt at the end. Dense.” – James Suckling, 92 Points

Grape: 100% Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria)

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Region

Producer

Farming

Vintage

Awards

3 Glasses, 5 Grapes, VN 92, WA 94, WE 93, WS 92

Bottle Size

75cl

Alcohol

14.5%

Perfect for

Dinner with Connoisseurs, Romantic Evening, Special Occasion

Pairing

Cheese and Charcuterie, Dessert

Serve at

12-14 C˚

Type

Sweet

Sicily

The largest Mediterranean island, separated from the Italian peninsula by the very narrow Messina strait, Sicily is probably among the richest regions in history, art and cultural heritage, a mosaic of colours and contrasts.

According to legend, it was Dionysus (Bacchus) who brought pleasure to mankind, and wine to Sicily.

In the past, Sicily was famous for its Marsala and cheap bulk wines. Over the last 30 years, however, Sicily’s wine culture has changed dramatically and is now considered as one of the best regions.

The Sicilian has the largest vineyard in all of Italy. It is three times the size of the vineyard in New Zealand, larger than vineyard in South Africa and equivalent to the vineyard in Germany.

Donnafugata

Established in 1983 by Giacomo Rallo, the winery is now led by José and Antonio.

Donnafugata boasts vineyards in Contessa Entellina, nestled in the heart of western Sicily, as well as on Pantelleria island, situated between Sicily and Africa.

The 2016 harvest marked a milestone for Donnafugata, fulfilling the aspiration to produce wines in eastern Sicily with the distinguished Etna, Cerasuolo, and Frappato di Vittoria appellations.

The name Donnafugata, meaning ‘lady in flight,’ originates from the novel ‘Il Gattopardo’ and alludes to the tale of a queen who sought sanctuary in what are now the company’s vineyards, a narrative that also inspired the company’s logo.