Nose
Broad, rich and aromatic with notes of muscat, raisin and apricot jam
Palate
Sweet and soft, with great structure and persistence, intense notes of apricot and dried figs
Growing Conditions
- PRODUCTION AREA: Selected vineyards of the island of Pantelleria
- SOIL: Volcanic origin, very dark and rich in macro and micro elements
- ALTITUDE: Terraces between 50 and metres above sea level
- VINEYARD: Traditional bush-trained vines, planted in little hollows to protect them against the strong African winds
- CLIMATE: Insular, hot, dry and very windy
Harvest
By hand, advanced ripening, in the second ten days of September
Bottling
At least 6 months aging in bottle
Winemaking
After the harvest the grapes are collected to dry in the sun. “La passola” is the grape concentrated by the sun in its organoleptic richness, is then crushed and fermented slowly at a controlled temperature to give life to the Zibibbo nectar
Aging
In fine oak barrels
Appearance
Intense golden yello with topaz reflections
Food Pairing
As aperitif matches well with soft, spicy cheeses and with goose liver. Excellent with ricotta pastries, cream pastries, dried fruits and nougat. Excellent meditation wine
- SERVING TEMPERATURE: As aperitif 10° - 12° C. As dessert wine and as meditation wine 16° - 18° C