12 Pantelleria Passito Liquoroso Menhir, Martinez

PANTELLERIA PASSITO LIQUOROSO MENHIR 

D.O.P.

Quality Assurance

D.O.P. “Pantelleria” D.P.R. 11.08.1971 - G.U. 239 del 22.09.1971

Grape Variety

Pure Moscato d’Alessandria

ABV (%Vol)

14%

Sugar Residue (%Vol)

13.5%

Vinification

The grapes which are generally gathered in the second half of August, are naturally aged in the Sun on spreading devices for about 4 weeks. Fermentation occurs by macerating the dried grapes in the must of fresh, extra-ripe grapes whose second gathering happens in the middle of September

Refinement

In the bottle for at least 3 months

Formats

50 cl bottles

Duration

If stored in a dry, dark, cool place, it is good for various years

Storage Method

Once it has been opened, if it is corked again and stored in the refrigerator, it keeps for a few weeks

Pairing

Pairs well with nutty desserts, pies and dry pastries

Recommended Serving Temperature

14-16 °C

Description

Menhir is a liqueur wine, with a small addition of alcohol, child of the island of Pantelleria. It comes from the ZIbibbo grape variety which contains everything that this splendid island has: sunshine, volcanic soil, and warm African winds. The grapes, once they are dried, are left to macerate in the must during the fermentation, which is then stopped by the small addition of alcohol