Grappa 'Ben Ryé' Donnafugata - 50cl

The Grappa “Ben Ryé” by Donnafugata is an excellent distillate, soft and seductive, that offers intense and enveloping aromas. It is made from the pomace of one of the most famous and awarded passito wines from the winery, the renowned Zibibbo “Ben Ryé”. The excellence of the starting raw material, the careful distillation, and the long aging in wood contribute to creating a high-quality Grappa with a character intimately linked to a grape variety, perfectly expressing the warmth and sweetness of the atmospheres of the wonderful Sicilian land.

 The Donnafugata “Ben Ryé” Grappa is a distillate born from the desire for innovation and experimentation of one of the great brands of Italian wine. In the main international markets, Donnafugata is now synonymous with quality Sicilian wine, thanks to a decades-long effort to enhance the best territories of the region. The grappa fits into this journey, aiming to combine the art of distillation with one of the most representative labels.from the winery. The pomace of Zibibbo, coming from the fermentation of the famous Passito di Pantelleria, is distilled in a discontinuous bain-marie still. Before proceeding to bottling, the grappa ages for 12 months in small oak barrels, softening its profile and acquiring a remarkable aromatic complexity.

The Donnafugata “Ben Ryé” Grappa is an elegant, smooth, and aromatically rich distillate. A grappa suitable for those who do not like aggressive tones and prefer the more welcoming notes of a generous grape like the Zibibbo from Pantelleria. In the glass, it has a bright, luminous golden color. The aromas are dense and complex with notes of candied citrus peel, raisins, dehydrated apricot, cedar, tropical fruit, spices, and vanilla. The sip is smooth, warm, and harmonious, with a long and persistent finish.