COLOUR
White
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Zibibbo
PRODUCER
Donnafugata
REGION
Sicily
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Ben Ryé Passito di Pantelleria is a sweet dessert wine from the island of Pantelleria, Sicily, produced by Donnafugata. The wine's name, 'Ben Ryé,' translates to 'Son of the Wind,' referencing the island's pervasive breezes. The grapes are cultivated using the traditional 'alberello pantesco' bush-training system, a UNESCO-recognized method, in diverse soils and altitudes across the volcanic island. Donnafugata, established in 1983 by the Rallo family with roots in winemaking since 1851, is dedicated to indigenous Sicilian varietals and sustainable viticulture. The 2022 vintage benefited from balanced climatic conditions, leading to well-ripened grapes.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€45
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Ben Ryé means 'Son of the Wind' in Arabic.
Fact 02
Grapes are grown in UNESCO-recognized hollows ('alberello pantesco').
Fact 03
Some ungrafted vines on the island are over 100 years old.
Fact 04
The wine is vegan and vegetarian-friendly.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Ben Ryé Passito di Pantelleria involves the use of 100% Zibibbo grapes. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel at controlled temperatures, with dried grapes added in batches to the fresh must. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 8 months in stainless steel tanks. It then undergoes a minimum of 12 months of bottle aging before its release. Harvest is a manual process with careful selection of grapes. The vineyard cultivation employs the traditional 'alberello pantesco' system on the volcanic island of Pantelleria.
