| Brand | Donnafugata |
| Appellation | Passito di Pantelleria, Sicily, Italy |
| Varietal | Zibibbo |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Body | Full |
| Taste | Apricot, yellow peach, & honey |
| ABV | 14.35% |
Product details
Donnafugata Ben Ryé 2022 is a celebrated Passito di Pantelleria that captures the distinctive character of the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria and Donnafugata’s dedication to expressive Sicilian craftsmanship. Presented in a luminous golden color with bright amber reflections, this richly concentrated release combines remarkable intensity with freshness and balance. Its name, Ben Ryé, derives from the Arabic expression meaning “daughter of the wind,” an evocative reference to the persistent winds that shape Pantelleria’s landscape. The 2022 vintage offers a layered and persistent profile in which generous sweetness remains beautifully integrated with vibrant freshness, highlighting the distinctive personality for which Ben Ryé is known.
The aromatic profile is exceptionally expressive, opening with apricot, yellow peach, and candied orange peel before developing into tropical notes of mango and papaya, followed by nuances of Mediterranean scrub. On the palate, abundant fruit is joined by aromatic accents and sweet honey, creating a rich yet balanced character with impressive persistence. A refined companion to biscuits, chocolate, jam or ricotta tarts, tuna bottarga, and mature or blue cheeses.
