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Donnafugata 2006 Ben Ryé Zibibbo (Passito di Pantelleria)
- Editors' Choice
- $40
The folks at Donnafugata, one of Sicily’s most dynamic wineries, have inaugurated a new winery on the volcanic island of Pantelleria fully dedicated to the production of their precious Ben Ryé passito. The amber-colored wine is vibrant, brilliant and its purity of aromas is outstanding. Dried figs, apricot, honey, almond and fragrant herbs are delivered in thick…
— M.L.
(2/1/2008)
Donnafugata 2009 Ben Ryé Zibibbo (Passito di Pantelleria)
- Editors' Choice
- Online Exclusive
- $40
Ben Ryé can claim to be both a cult wine and a commercial wine, and that’s a very difficult goal to achieve. Sweet, syrupy and crisp at the same time, this Sicilian dessert wine opens with a luminous amber color and intense aromas of prune, dried apricot, honey, caramel and custard cream. It’s seriously delicious.
— M.L.
(12/31/2011)
Donnafugata 2004 Ben Ryé Zibibbo (Passito di Pantelleria)
- Editors' Choice
- $38
Sicilians are notorious for an insatiable sweet tooth and a talent for making dessert wines: Hands down, the best of the best is Ben Ryé. The aromatic layers are infinite: maple syrup, orange zest, almond paste, dried banana and crème caramel. This amber-colored dessert wine is dessert on its own. Imported by William Grant & Sons, Inc.
— M.L.
(7/1/2006)
Donnafugata 2008 Ben Ryé Zibibbo (Passito di Pantelleria)
- $40
Ben Ryé is always a fabulous dessert wine from Pantelleria (an island off the coast of Sicily) and this expression shows beautiful liveliness and personality. You’ll get aromas of stone fruit, apricot, honey, almond paste and even a spicy touch of fresh ginger. It feels smooth, rich and totally decadent.
— M.L.
(12/31/2010)
Donnafugata 2005 Ben Ryé Zibibbo (Passito di Pantelleria)
- $40
Thick, opulent and sophisticated, this amber-colored dessert wine made from sun-dried Zibibbo grapes is probably the best single export from Pantelleria, a volcanic island between Sicily and Africa. Delicate aromas of almond, apricot jam, honey, raisin and maple syrup are vibrant and absolutely irresistible. It’s impossible not to love this wine.
— M.L.
(2/1/2008)
Donnafugata 2007 Ben Ryé Zibibbo (Passito di Pantelleria)
- $40
Ben Ryé is a glowing example of Sicilian pride, and you can understand why. Beautifully integrated with deep aromas of orange zest, honey, chestnut, molasses and dried apricot, the wine is a true incarnation of lavish decadence. The mouthfeel delivers impressive intensity and concentration of flavors.
— M.L.
(12/15/2008)
Donnafugata 2007 Mille e Una Notte Red (Contessa Entellina)
- Cellar Selection
- $80
Mille e Una Notte is one of a handful of wines that defines the very best of Sicilian enology. Dark, luscious and penetrating, this sophisticated red blend shows deep layers of chocolate, cherry liqueur, dried sage, tobacco and leather. It's soft and silky rich on the long, delicious finish.
— M.L.
(4/1/2012)
Donnafugata 2006 Mille e Una Notte Nero d’Avola (Contessa Entellina)
- $80
One of the best wines made on the beautiful island of Sicily, Donnafugata’s Mille e Una Notte exhibits gorgeous smoothness in the mouth and exceedingly rich aromas of black currants, chocolate, spice and tobacco. Under all that are notes of toasted almond and pistachio that are characteristic of the Nero d’Avola grape.
— M.L.
(3/1/2011)
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