CASE OF 6 BOTTLES x 37.5cl bottles
 
Made from vines planted on the island of Pantelleria (south-western Sicily), this is a modern take on the classic Moscato Passito. The name Ben Ryé derives from the Arabic 'Son of the Wind', after the wind which sweeps round the island. Vines are planted in hollows in the ground, at altitudes of 20-400 metres above sea level on terraced, sandy slopes of volcanic origin. The low bush vines of Pantelleria have been described on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a 'creative and sustainable practice'. The vines are over 100 years old and are ungrafted.
 
Grapes were hand harvested and carefully selected in the vineyards. Upon reaching the winery, they underwent selection on a vibrating table before soft pressing. Fermentation took place in stainless-steel tanks at controlled temperatures. The dried grapes were destemmed and selected by hand before they were added to the fresh must in several batches. Ageing took place in stainless-steel tanks for eight months with at least a further 12 months in bottle before release.
 
Brilliant gold in colour with bright amber hues, the 2022 Ben Ryé has a very intense bouquet which ranges from fruity notes of apricot, peach, and candied orange to aromatic herbal hints of mediterranean shrubs. On the palate, sweet nuances of honey are married with rich fruity flavours to provide an intense and persistent finish with extraordinary balance.
 
Normal price - £49.95 per bottle
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