Nose
Aromas of citrus, roses, jasmine and raisins.
Palate
Full and round to the palate, with mineral and sweet flavours. Very long and persistent.
Growing Conditions
From a small production, the Passito di Pantelleria according to nature.
A seductive wine, scented and intense, contemporary interpretation of the “yellow gold” that captivated the Carthaginians when they arrived to the island in 200 B.C.
- TERROIR: Sandy soils with a volcanic origin
- VINE DENSITY: The grapes are harvested from several districts of the island of Pantelleria.
Bukkurham: on the west
Monastero: on the south-western side of the island
Piana di Ghirlanda: on the east
Harvest
Fourth week of August
Winemaking
The grapes are hand-picked in crates, one part is withered for about 20/22 days, then the dried grapes are added to the fermenting must from the fresh grapes. Fermentation occurs in steel tanks at 16/18°C.
Aging
The wine is aged for about 10 months in steel silos and for three months in the bottle.
Appearance
Golden-yellow colour.
Food Pairing
Perfect at the end of a meal with almond based desserts and spicy cheeses.