Grappa Ben Ryé 500ml - Donnafugata

Ben Ryé Grappa - Donnafugata - 500ml boxed bottle

Grappa Ben Ryè is obtained from the pomace of zibibbo grapes used for the production of Ben Ryé and grown on the island of Pantelleria, in south-western Sicily.
The marcs, extraordinarily rich in flavors and olfactory uniqueness, are subjected to distillation in a discontinuous bain-marie still and thanks to the slowness and delicacy of this process, all primary aromas are preserved unaltered in an absolutely authentic way.
After a long aging in small carats, it is of ancient gold color and extremely clear; the tasting results in a pronounced not excessive sweetness.
Pleasant is the characteristic citrus note that opens into a thousand facets of fresh and candied fruit (cedar, peach, apricot and exotic fruit) that blend with a delicate vanilla scent.

Soft and aromatic, it is ideal with fruit and dry pastries but also with seasoned and spicy cheeses.

Name Grappa Ben Ryé Type grappa aged in small oak barrels

Alcohol content 42% vol.

Pomace from Zibibbo grapes used to produce Ben Ryé on the island of Pantelleria.

Distillation the Zibibbo pomace is distilled in alembic stills using the discontinuous bain-marie method.

Description after a long ageing period in small barrels, the grappa has an antique gold hue and is extremely clear; it is distinctly but not excessively sweet on the palate. The bouquet initially delivers typical citrus notes, followed by a superb aromatic array of fresh and candied fruit (citron, peach, apricot and exotic fruit) blended with a subtle aroma of vanilla.

Serving suggestions the perfect accompaniment to dried fruit, plain pastries and biscuits; try it with mature and strong cheeses, sipping slowly.

Best served in small tulip glasses with flared rims at 12-16°C.