Passito di Pantelleria 'Ben Ryé' Donnafugata 2017 - 75cl
Donnafugata

Passito di Pantelleria 'Ben Ryé' Donnafugata 2017 - 75cl

Sweet raisin wine that is very intense, with aromas of dried fruit, peach and apricot, with a good freshness
Vintages:
2017
2022
72,50 
Awards
5Bibenda
2Slowine
3Gambero Rosso
4Vitae AIS
94Veronelli

Features

Denomination

Pantelleria DOC

Vines

Zibibbo 100%

Tipologia

Region

Alcohol content

14.5 %

Format

75 cl Bottle

Vinification

Grapes naturally dried under the sun for 20-30 days

Aging

7 months in the fermentation tanks and 12 in bottle

Additional Notes

Contains sulfites

PASSITO DI PANTELLERIA 'BEN RYÉ' DONNAFUGATA 2017 - 75CL DESCRIPTION

From the Arabic "Son of the Wind" Ben Ryè Donnafugata is a sweet wine that has obtained the designation of Passito Pantelleria AOC. We are facing an extraordinary example of a meditation wine: embracing, harmonious, sweet, cool, soft and warm. Ben Ryè has intense notes of apricot, peach, dried figs and honey that emerge on the nose, as it is interesting to note the structure and complexity that characterizes the taste: a light and harmonious fusion of sweetness, softness and flavor. There are eleven different districts of the island of Pantelleria from which the grapes to produce the Ben Ryè Donnafugata, each of which is characterized by its own microclimate that gives unique. A diversity of terroir also demonstrated by the period of grape harvest: it begins in September with the less precocious; this grape is processed fresh and the same is then added, on several occasions, raisins hand. This is the most delicate stage of the production process of the Ben Ryè Donnafugata; raisins releases its extraordinary sweetness and aroma, giving the Passito Pantelleria those enviable characteristics. Ben Ryè stands for " Son of the Wind"; yes, because the wind is the true protagonist of this island of Sicily, a constant murmur among the clusters of Zibibbo, also known as Moscato d’Alessandria, which carries with it an intense charge perfumes. A perfect accompaniment to blue and aged cheesed, for foie gras, for sweet ricotta cheese and biscuits. A great meditation wine, an excellent companion for a romantic evening or an elegant time to spend reading a book or listening to good music.

Colour

Amber yellow almost coppery

Scent

Intense fruity notes of dried apricot and peach, figs, dates, honey and pleasing mineral hints

Taste

Full, soft and smooth, savory and sweet with a long final of apricot

Temperature
10°-12°C
When to drink
Perfect to drink right away, having great longevity
Glass
Little goblet
Perfect for sweet wines, which do not require excessive oxygenation to disclose their intense scents. The small size suggests the service of a smaller amount, as it is generally intended for such wines
Longevity
You can leave it in you cellar even for more than 10 years
GuideYearScoreQuote
Bibenda20175 / 5Excellent Wine
Slowine20162 / 3Excellent Wine, with strong links with Terroir and Tradition
Gambero Rosso20173 / 3Excellent Wine
Vitae AIS20174 / 4Wine with an excellent stylistic and organoleptic profile
Veronelli201794 / 100Excellent Wine

Donnafugata

Foundation Year1983
Vineyard hectares441
Annual production3.450.000 bt
WinemakerAntonio Rallo
AddressDonnafugata Cantine Storiche, Via Sebastiano Lipari, 18 - 91025 Marsala (TP)

Perfect to drink with

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Blue Cheese

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Fruit Tarts

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Sweet Buiscuits and Pastries

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Aged Cheese