Description
The Pantelleria PDO is reserved for the following typologies of wine: White, Moscato Spumante, Moscato Liqueur, Golden Moscato, Passito Liqueur and Sweet Zibibbo; Moscato di Pantelleria and Passito di Pantelleria.
Production Area
The production area of Pantelleria PDO is within the entire territory of the island of Pantelleria in the Province of Trapani, in the Sicily region.
Blends
Moscato Spumante, Moscato Liqueur, Golden Moscato, Passito Liqueur, and Sweet Zibibbo: 100% Zibibbo. White (incl. Semi-Sparkling): min. 85% Zibibbo, pure or with the addition of grape berries similar in colour and originating from other grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the concerned area, max. 15%.
Description of product typologies
Pantelleria PDO Bianco has a straw colour, becoming luminous golden colour over time; the nose bursts with aromas of daisies and summer fruit, with returns of fresh vegetality; it is intense on the palate, with citrusy sensations leading to a finish with well-balanced alcohol and acidity. It can be produced as a Semi-Sparkling wine.
,Pantelleria PDO Moscato Spumante has a straw colour, with golden highlights and fine, persistent foam; the nose displays hints of vanilla and cinnamon that blend perfectly with the sweetness of marzipan and warm honey; it is sensual on the palate, with hints of candied fruit, orange, yeast and croissant leading to an extremely persistent finish.
,Pantelleria PDO Moscato Liquoroso is yellow in colour, varying in intensity; the fragrances and taste are characteristic of Muscat grapes.
,Pantelleria PDO Moscato Dorato is golden yellow in colour, varying in intensity; the nose is pleasant and aromatic; it is characteristic of Muscat grapes on the palate.
,Pantelleria PDO Passito Liquoroso is golden yellow in colour, varying in intensity and tending towards amber; the nose is intense and characteristic of Moscato; it is velvety and sweet on the palate.
,Pantelleria PDO Zibibbo Dolce is golden yellow in colour, varying in intensity; the nose is pleasant and aromatic; the nose bursts with a rich bouquet of varietal fragrances given to the Muscat grapes, accompanied by white flowers, honey, apricot, candied citron and vanillery notes; it is sweet and intense on the palate, smooth-bodied, with strong hints of honey, candied orange peel and marzipan, all of which can be found in the long, persistent finish.
,Passito di Pantelleria PDO is golden yellow to amber in colour; the nose bursts with intense aromas of ripe yellow fruit and sunflowers, blending perfectly with those of baked cakes and reminiscences of dried figs and honey-based pastries; it is initially embracing on the palate, with spicy notes of cinnamon and a citrusy sensation lending freshness to the persistent finish.
,Moscato di Pantelleria PDO wine must be obtained through the fermentation of fresh grape must. Passito di Pantelleria PDO must be produced with grapes that have been sun-dried. The grapes can be protected from weather conditions. The must or wine may not be enriched in any way, aside from the possible addition of sun-dried grapes with a maximum sugar concentration of 60%, even after November 30th of each year. Pantelleria PDO Moscato Liquoroso wine must be obtained through the fermentation of fresh grape must. Passito di Pantelleria PDO Liquoroso wine must be produced with grapes that have been in whole or in part dried naturally or in conditioned environments. Throughout the production process these wines may not be enriched in any way, aside from the mandatory addition of alcohol of viticultural origin, which must be carried out during or after fermentation; the addition of raisins with a maximum sugar concentration of 60% is permitted for Passito PDO Liquoroso wine. Passito di Pantelleria PDO cannot be made available for consumption before July 1st of the year following that in which the grapes were produced. Pantelleria PDO Passito Liquoroso wine can be made available for consumption from February 1st of the year following that of the grape harvest. The vinification, drying and alcoholisation of liqueur wines must be carried out on the island of Pantelleria; the gasification processes must be carried out within the territory of the Sicily region. Moscato di Pantelleria PDO and Passito di Pantelleria PDO wines must be bottled within the vinification area.
Additional specifications
The Pantelleria PDO designation must be followed on the label by the indication of the following typologies: Moscato Liquoroso, Moscato Spumante, Moscato Dorato, Passito Liquoroso, Zibibbo Dolce, Bianco and Frizzante. Passito di Pantelleria wine can display “vino ottenuto da uve appassite al sole” (wine obtained from sun-dried grapes) on the label.
