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Passito di Pantelleria
Passito di Pantelleria DOC is a prestigious naturally sweet Sicilian wine, a symbol of the volcanic island set in the heart of the Mediterranean. Made from Zibibbo grapes grown in the traditional alberello of Pantelleria, a UNESCO-listed tradition, it owes its unique profile to sun-drying on racks. It offers intense aromas of dried figs, dates, apricots and honey, balanced by pronounced saline minerality and a warm, velvety palate.
What kind of wine is Passito di Pantelleria?
It is a DOC sweet wine suited to contemplation and dessert, obtained by concentrating sugars through natural sun-drying of hand-harvested Zibibbo grapes.
What is the difference between Zibibbo and Passito?
Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria) is the starting grape variety, which can also be vinified dry, whereas Passito is the specific sweet style made from dried grapes.
Is Passito a wine or a liqueur?
Passito is very much a wine, not a liqueur: the alcohol and sweetness come solely from the fermentation of the grapes’ sugars.
What are the best Passito di Pantelleria?
Iconic standouts include Ben Ryé by Donnafugata, Bukkuram by Marco De Bartoli, Shamis by Pellegrino and the Passito by Ferrandes.
Passito di Pantelleria DOC Ben Rye 2023 Donnafugata
Passito di Pantelleria DOC Nes 2024 Pellegrino
Passito di Pantelleria DOC Giardino Pantesco 2023 Pellegrino
Passito di Pantelleria DOC Sangue d'Oro 2022 Carole Bouquet
Passito di Pantelleria DOC Giardino Pantesco 2024 Pellegrino
