Taste moscato’s telltale orange-blossom nose with Ben Rye 2007
A bright and airy fruity cocktail for this week’s Winebuzz pick.
JC Viens is a wine educator and holder of the prestigious Diploma Level 4, WSET and a certified International Bordeaux Educator. He is an avid wine lover and selects the Ben Rye 2007 from Italy, origin of some of the most rewarding wines.
Ben Rye Passito Di Pantelleria 2007 literally means “Son of the Wind” in Arabic after the plentiful breezes that sweep across the island of Pantelleria off the coast of Sicily where this outstanding wine originates. Arabs brought the Zibibbo grapes to the island from North Africa hundreds of years ago.
Made with the “Appassimento” method so particular to Italy with grapes dried in the sun for 20-30 days to obtain extra concentrated sugars and flavours, this fascinating wine is lusciously sweet thanks to moscato’s telltale orange-blossom nose, with a diabolical intensity of apricot and peach, orange and grapefruit peels, dried figs, honey and sweet spices like cinnamon and cloves. The finish is extremely long, fresh and complex making it exceptional to pair with dark chocolate or cakes made with nuts and fruits.
Wine Stats:
- Name + year: Ben Rye 2007
- Appellation: Rye Passito Di Pantelleria 2007 Doc (Italy)
- Type of wine/ varietal: Zibibbo (Moscata D’Alessandria)
- Alcohol content: 14.5%
Wine rating:
- 5 stars
Where to buy?
- HKD$656 from ASC Fine Wines
- Tel: 3923 6723
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