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One of the icons of southern Italy, the 2020 Passito di Pantelleria Ben Ryé (poured from a 750-milliliter bottle) is sun-dried Zibibbo (or Muscat of Alexandria) with fruit from pre-phylloxera vines planted in wind-swept terraces on this tiny Sicilian satellite island. Fruit is sourced from across 12 contrade on this volcanic island. With an abundant 79,000 bottles made, the wine opens to a dark amber color with aromas of dried fig, white raisin, honey, brown sugar and candied fruit. This hot-vintage expression is especially sweet and thick in texture.

This well-known winery in Marsala [town] is also present in the Acate area in the south, where the soils alternate layers of sand and tuff.
The dry 2020 vintage (Nero d’Avola and 30% Frappato) gives aromas of blueberries and violet with hints of black pepper.
Harmonious and enveloping with silky tannins – a red that will pair with grilled or baked fish. Drink 2023-2026 Alc 13%

Mittleres glänzendes Rubinrot. In der Nase Duft von Veilchen und Sauerkirschen sowie leicht würzigen Nuancen. Am Gaumen schöne Ausgewogenheit zwischen Säure und Tannin, mit angenehmer Salzigkeit im mittellangen Finale.

Helles Rubinrot mit leicht aufhellendem Rand. In der Nase fruchtbetont, nach roten Waldbeeren und Kirschen, floral nach Lavendelblüten und Veilchen, im Nachhall ein Touch Würze. Am Gaumen filigran, frisch und saftig, mit gut eingebundenem Tannin sowie langem und elegantem Finale.

Kraftvoll leuchtendes Bernstein, leicht rötliche Nuancen. Intensive und einladende Nase mit Noten nach Orangenzesten und Bergamotte, viel getrocknete Marille, etwas Feige. Am Gaumen tolles Spiel zwischen Süße und frischer Säure, nach Marille, Orangenblüte und Feigen, im Finale lange und klar.

Lots of strawberries, raspberries, morello cherries and lemons on the nose with violets and sage, too. It’s medium-bodied with silky tannins and crisp acidity. So fresh. Sustainable. Drink now.

Cherry stones, redcurrants, lemon peel, rosemary and button mushrooms on the nose. Crisp, fresh and medium-bodied with fine tannins and a zesty finish. Sustainable. Drink now.

This has a pretty nose of wild thyme, seashells, flint, lemons and star fruit. Medium-bodied with lovely bright and crisp fruit. Linear and mineral. Focused. Drink now.

Concentrated nose of dried apricots, peaches, marmalade, sweet figs, honey and lemon curd. Layered and luscious, with a creamy and honeyed texture. Decadent and intense. Drink or hold.

This has aromas of cherry stones, dried herbs, bay leaves and porcini mushrooms. Medium-bodied with powdery tannins. Savory. Juicy finish. Sustainable. Drink now.

Zibibbo is the Sicilian name for Muscat of Alexandria. Executed in a dry style, the Donnafugata 2020 Sicilia Zibibbo Lighea is softly floral and fragrantwith honeysuckle and perfumed star jasmine that is appropriately called Sicilian jasmine in Italy. This easy, lean-bodied wine has the acidity to cut through fried olives or eggplant balls with mint and breadcrumbs. You get so much easy charm in this bottle.

Strahlend helles Goldgelb. Offenherzig im Duft nach getrockneten Rosenblättern, kandierte Orangen, ein Hauch Muskat, im Zweiten Anriechen helles Karamell. Im Antrunk geschmeidig, zeigt schönen Schliff, öffnet sich auf Datteln und kandierte Frucht, im Abgang animierend saftig, trinkt sich sehr gut!

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