Passito di Pantelleria Ferrandes

Pantelleria DOC • Sicily • Ferrandes
Category
Sweet Wines
Winery
Ferrandes
Region
Sicily
Denomination
Pantelleria DOC
Alcohol
14.5%
Vinification
Drying of the grapes under the sun for 8-15 days on racks, pressing and fermentation with indigenous yeasts in small stainless steel tanks
Aging
6 months in steel vats
Grape varieties
Zibibbo 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

This Pantelleria DOC captures the distinctive personality of Sicily terroir. At 14.5% alcohol, it delivers real concentration and power on the palate. Crafted from Zibibbo 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. The fruit is sourced from vineyards 40 years old sapling vines in a volcanic soil, rich in minerals at 350 meters above sea level. Organic cultivation. Vinification: drying of the grapes under the sun for 8-15 days on racks, pressing and fermentation with indigenous yeasts in small stainless steel tanks. The wine is aged 6 months in steel vats. A wine showing the island's unique volcanic terroir and Mediterranean influence.

Food Pairings

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

About Sicily Wine Region

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

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