What grapes are in Passito di Pantelleria?

Muscat of Alexandria, called Zibibbo here.

Where does Passito di Pantelleria come from?

Pantelleria, between Sicily and Tunisia.

Sweet, golden to amber, muscat aroma.

Wine style

Sweet wine from Muscat of Alexandria dried in the sun on a volcanic island between Sicily and Tunisia.

Map data: Candiago; Natural Earth

Reviewed by Gina Biernacki, Certified Sommelier, WSET Level 3 with Distinction.