In the center of the Sicilian Channel, not far from the Tunisian coast, lies an authentic gem of the Mediterranean: Pantelleria. The largest of the smaller Sicilian islands, thanks to its volcanic soils, is renowned worldwide for its most representative wine, the Passito di Pantelleria. Its cultivation of alberello pantesco – included by UNESCO in 2014 among the oral and intangible heritage of humanity – tells the strength and character of the island.
In this paradise, in the Mueggen district, stands the ancient 17th-century dammuso of the Ferrandes family, which, with a handcrafted production of just 5,000 bottles a year, creates one of the most iconic sweet wines of Sicily. Salvatore Ferrandes, known as "Salvatureddu", and his wife Dominica, oversee every stage of the process with meticulous care, even going as far as sleeping in the cellar during the most delicate moments of winemaking. The vineyard, covering only 2.7 hectares, is entirely cultivated with Zibibbo, following natural criteria certified by the Consorzio Vini Veri.
The grapes, hand-harvested, are sun-dried for 8–15 days on lava stone racks and vinified in small tanks. After a six-month aging in steel, a complex and captivating wine is born, with hints of dried apricot, honey, and candied citrus. Ideal with blue cheeses, dry pastries, dark chocolate, and classic Sicilian desserts.
Available on Vino45, the Passito Ferrandes is a journey through the aromas and history of a unique island.
Address:
91017 Pantelleria (TP), Italy
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