Benanti Lamorèmio 1996 is an exceptional Sicilian Sweet Passito from Pantelleria. Made from dried Zibibbo grapes, it shows an amber color and intense aroma of dried fruit and honey. On the palate, it's enveloping, sweet, balanced, and persistent. Perfect with desserts.
Italy - Sicily, Pantelleria Island Sweet Dessert Wine (Passito) Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria)
Benanti Lamorèmio - 1996 750 ml
56.94 €
Colour
Brilliant amber with intense golden reflections.
Bouquet
Intense and complex; dried apricot, figs, honey, dates, candied citrus, mineral hints.
Taste
Sweet, enveloping, balanced by vibrant acidity. Persistent; notes of candied fruit, honey, sweet spices.
Alcohol content
15% Vol.
Type of glass
Small passito or dessert wine glass, tulip-shaped.
Pairings
Dry pastries, blue cheeses, foie gras, spoon desserts, dark chocolate, meditation.
Refinement
In stainless steel tanks and then in the bottle for several years.
Vinification
Drying of Zibibbo grapes on mats in the sun for 20-30 days. Soft pressing, fermentation, aging.