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Pantelleria Passito Liquoroso wine — Pellegrino winery — Dionysus
SweetPassito di Pantelleria

Pantelleria Passito Liquoroso

by Pellegrino · Sicily, Italy

AppellationPassito di Pantelleria
TypeSweet
GrapesZibibbo
Alcohol15.0%
SweetnessSweet
ColourWhite
Colour depthMedium
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at10–12 °C
Bottled in0.5 l
PellegrinoSicily, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit is grown on the island of Pantelleria, 100 km southwest of Sicily, on fertile soils in a microclimate suited to the vineyards.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand at the end of August and then partially dried.

Ageing

The wine rests in bottle for four months.

Label / history

Muscat of Alexandria was brought to Pantelleria by the Arabs many centuries ago.