Passito

Ben Ryé Donnafugata is one of the most famous Sicilian passito wines in Italy and in the world, which has become a paradigm of Passito di Pantelleria. Its name in Arabic means "daughter of the wind", an epithet attributed to this Mediterranean island, struck by winds that blow on the bunches of grapes and on the crops, bringing with them intense and very characteristic aromas , the same ones we find in wine. The image that decorates the label is created by the designer Nicola Vitale and illustrates the work and effort of the winemakers in this area, illuminated by intense sunlight, with the 'dammuso', a typical architecture of the island in the background.

Color : intense straw yellow with golden reflections. Nose : intense hints of dried fruit: apricot, peach, figs. Candied citrus fruits and acacia honey. Taste : on the palate it is enveloping, full with intense fruit notes. In the finish there is a pleasant acidity, harmony and a decisive persistence.

Ancient traditions define the Anima Mundi as the unity of the whole, the universal meaning capable of manifesting itself in every single aspect of nature. This is the spirit and ambition of our passito wine: to represent the beating heart of our Colli Ripani in one gulp. Bright yellow in color tending to amber, intensely fragrant and soft in taste, Anima Mundi is obtained according to the traditional drying method of native passerina grapes, carefully selected following a meticulous process that controls every stage of production: from pruning to collection.

Straw yellow with golden reflections. On the nose the aromas are reminiscent of wisteria, rose petals and lime, peach and apricot with hints of sage, lemons and orange blossoms that blend with elegant brackish and mineral nuances. On the palate it is fruity, enjoys good acidity, and a long finish. Food matches: Desserts with dry and fresh pasta. Excellent with seasoned and spicy cheeses.

With an intense ruby red color, it is a velvety wine, which contains hints of cherry, raspberry and dried fig. On the palate it reveals slight notes of violet that pamper and caress the end of the meal. Maximum Expression: 8-10 years. Vinification: On the skins for 18 days, followed by static decanting in large barrels. The wine is aged for 9 months in barriques and then rests for 6 months in the bottle.

Excellent with desserts at the end of a meal, it finds its most original combination with great aged or blue cheeses. Full and enveloping body, with an intense sugary sensation but well balanced by the natural final acidity, rich in fruity aftertaste nuances. The grapes are harvested overripe, put in large perforated crates (binz) and stored in a cold room for 45 days until the natural drying process is completed. When harvested, the best bunches are sorted and brought to the cellar, pressed and softly pressed.

A passito with a long tradition, but with a style made modern through the mass selection of the most aromatic and acidic Moscatelli and a winemaking process that aims to enhance the fresh primary aromas.