“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 coppery brown color makes the nose of tangerine, apricot, lemon curd and honey somewhat of a surprise. The palate is consistent, with more apricots, honey and Cara Cara oranges, but also keeps you guessing with a crumble of candied pecans. A decadent, delightful wine." Wine Enthusiast

"Exotic yet remarkably fresh, the 2023 Ben Ryé bursts from the glass with a seductive blend of white raisins, minty herbs, poached peaches and tropical citrus. It is weighty, rich and harmonious throughout, coming across as sweet but not cloyingly so. Ultra-ripe pit fruit combines with candied lemon and a crisp mineral tinge that adds form toward the close. Dramatically long, the 2023 leaves a resonance of sour melon and an air of confectionary spice while cleaning up well, leaving the palate completely refreshed." Vinous