Passito di Pantelleria 'Pantesco' Pellegrino

Pantelleria DOC • Sicily • Pellegrino
Category
Sweet Wines
Winery
Pellegrino
Region
Sicily
Denomination
Pantelleria DOC
Alcohol
14.5%
Vinification
Harvest period during the first twenty days of September. Soft pressing of the raisins and addition of dried grapes. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats
Aging
10 months in stainless steel vats
Grape varieties
Zibibbo 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

A fine example of Sicily winemaking, this Pantelleria DOC reflects generations of local expertise. Its 14.5% alcohol content underpins a rich, muscular structure. Crafted from Zibibbo 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. The fruit is sourced from vineyards volcanic, sandy and slightly clayey soil 300 m above sea level. Vinification: harvest period during the first twenty days of September. Soft pressing of the raisins and addition of dried grapes. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats. The wine is aged 10 months in stainless steel vats. A wine capturing Sicily's sun-soaked character and ancient viticultural roots.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Traditional Italian cuisine
🍽️ Mediterranean olive oil dishes
🍽️ Regional Italian cheeses
🍽️ Artisanal Italian breads
🍽️ Authentic pasta dishes
🍽️ Italian charcuterie boards

About Sicily Wine Region

Volcanic soils around Mount Etna impart a distinctive mineral character found across many Sicilian wines.

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