Nes Passito di Pantelleria Naturale DOP

TERRITORY OF ORIGIN: Island of Pantelleria

TERRAIN: Soil composition: volcanic, sandy and slightly clayey soil. Altitude: from 0 to 300 m above sea level. Climate: Mediterranean, mild winters, limited rainfall, very hot and windy summers.

VINIFICATION AND AGEING: Harvest period during the last twenty days of September. Soft pressing of the raisins and addition of dried Zibibbo grapes. Fermentation at a controlled temperature of 16°C, then lowered to 3°C. Aging in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature for 10 months

Dessert

Colour

2020

Vintage

50cl

Bottle Size

14.5%

ABV

Region:

Sicily

Producer:

Cantine Pellegrino

Grape Variety:

100% Zibibbo di Pantelleria

1x50cl

Case Size

Dessert

Wine Type

0-300m

Growing Altitude

10 Years

Shelf Life

Tasting Notes

Colour: golden yellow tending to amber. Aroma: intense notes of candied fruit and citrus fruit with hints of eucalyptus, sage and apricot. Palate: balanced and lingering, with predominant notes of apricots, dried figs and hints of candied fruit and canned peaches.

Food Pairings

Traditional: dry pastries, cannolis, Sicilian cassatas, pastries with raisins. Unconventional: blue cheese pralines covered with unsweetened cocoa powder and chili pepper. Serve at 12°-14°C.

Nes Passito di Pantelleria Naturale DOP

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