Passito di Pantelleria DOC

Interesting facts

The wine Passito di Pantelleria 2008 born on the island of Pantelleria, a hundred kilometers South-West of Sicily, from its amazing properties Muscat of Alexandria, which was brought to the island by the Arabs centuries ago. Following centuries-old traditions of winemaking in Sicily, Pellegrino family pays great attention to the quality of the soil and climatic conditions, which grows Muscat of Alexandria. This grape variety traditionally grown on the best soils, most comfortable in the vineyard microclimate. Harvested in late August by hand with subsequent wilting of the grapes. The wine is aged in the bottle for four months.

Tasting Characteristics

The wine shows a deep Golden color with amber flecks.
The wine has an intense aroma, which is absolutely not deprive him of nobility and elegance, the main chord flavor are the dried fruit and candied peel.
The wine has a rich harmonious taste with notes of truffle honey, white rose petals and dried Adriatic figs. Waves of flavor roll smoothly in multi-faceted and all-consuming abyss.

The wine is perfect with sandy cake with fruit and hard cheeses.