Ben Ryé Donnafugata 2015
| Sicily, Italy | Rating: |
|---|---|
| Cost: ~ $45 | Jess – 3.5/5 |
| Rating: 94 – Wine Enthusiast | Travis – NA |
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Winemaker Notes:
Made from Zibibbo grapes, grown on vines trained using the traditional “alberello pantesco” bush-training system, awarded World Heritage status by UNESCO, Ben Ryé 2015 has a brilliant amber color.
~ Donnafugata Wines
Wine Notes:
- Winery: Donnafugata
- Denomination: Passito di Pantelleria DOC
- Alcohol: 14.5%
- Varietal/Blend: 100% Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria)
- Fermenting/Aging: 7 months in Stainless steel, 12 months in the bottle
Tasting Notes:
Medium
Produced on Island of Pantelleria (south-western Sicily)
1st harvest in Aug. is withered 3 – 4 weeks to concentrate the sugars and aromas. normal sept harvest in Sept – grapes are fermented and dried grapes are added several times
Potential again of up to 30 years!
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