The 2017 Passito di Pantelleria Sangue d'Oro is a captivating sweet wine from the estate of renowned French actress Carole Bouquet. Deeply enamoured with the Mediterranean, she embarked on a project to resurrect the ancient Passito wine on the volcanic island of Pantelleria. Her estate, Serraglia Srl di Carole Bouquet, cultivates Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria) grapes, some from vines over 120 years old, using the traditional 'passerillage' method of sun-drying to concentrate their sugars. The wine then undergoes 12-24 months of ageing in casks. This intensely aromatic and flavourful sweet wine offers notes of dried raisins, orange, brown sugar, apricot, peach, fig, honey, and citrus. It presents a thick, heavy, and sweet mouthfeel, beautifully balanced by a zesty bitterness and a refreshing acidity, despite its high residual sugar content (180-300g). Some tasters also detect hints of caramel, toffee, and tropical fruits. 🍴 This versatile dessert wine is perfect as an aperitif or with the dessert course. It pairs exceptionally well with sweet and salty dishes, a selection of special cheeses, and a variety of fruit-based desserts, especially those featuring exotic or candied fruits, as well as chocolate. Serve very chilled to best appreciate its intense aromas. 🥂 An ideal choice for a luxurious aperitif, a sophisticated conclusion to a meal, or a romantic occasion. 【Produced by famous French actress Carole Bouquet from ancient Zibibbo vines on volcanic Pantelleria, using traditional sun-drying methods.】