“Ben Ryé" Passito di Pantelleria DOC 2023 dolce

Donnafugata | Cantina Pantelleria | Sicily
Donnafugata S.r.l. Soc. Agr. | Via San Lipari 18 | IT 91025 Marsala

19110623 · 0,375 l · 85,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Ben Ryé - the great naturally sweet and world-famous white wine from Donnafugata. The grapes are harvested in mid-August and left to dry naturally for 20 to 30 days. In September, the later ripening grapes are harvested and freshly processed. The hand-picked raisined berries are added to the must in several stages during fermentation. Light orange yellow in colour. Overwhelming aromas of apricot, peach and orange peel. Creamy notes of passion fruit and peach on the palate with an impressive elegance and length. For us, one of the best sweet wines in Italy every year! SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright amber colour. Beguiling on the nose. Orange blossom, ripe apricots, honey, tangerine peel, some exotic papaya flavours. Lusciously sweet on the palate, lots of candied fruit, plus dried dates and figs. Nutty and slightly roasted notes lead to an almost endless final, very voluminous." Falstaff

"A mouthwatering sweetie, with a silky, mouthcoating texture that carries layers of honeyed apricot, blood orange pâte de fruit, butterscotch, candied ginger and Thai basil. Long and expressive, with a tang of salinity on the well-spiced finish serving as a fine counterpoint to the rich profile." Wine Spectator

"A coppery brown colour makes the nose of tangerine, apricot, lemon curd and honey a surprise. The palate is consistent, with more apricot, honey and Cara Cara oranges, but also keeps you coming back with a sprinkling of candied pecans. A decadent, delicious wine." Wine Enthusiast

"The 2023 Ben Ryé is exotic and yet remarkably fresh. In the glass, it unfolds a tantalising blend of white sultanas, minty herbs, poached peaches and tropical citrus fruits. Weighty, rich and harmonious, it is sweet but not overpowering. Very ripe stone fruits combine with candied lemon and a crisp mineral note that gives the wine shape towards the end. With its dramatic finish, the 2023 leaves an echo of sour melon and a hint of sweet spice as it cleanses well and leaves the palate completely refreshed." Vinous