Donnafugata Ben Rye 2023 Field Blend The Vespolina's contribution is immediately

The Vespolina's contribution is immediately apparent: the wine is lighter in body and more perfumed than you would expect from old-vine Nebbiolo

white pepper and green herb spice

he works with intention—minimalist in the cellar

This unique microclimate and the careful viticulture contribute to the elegance and finesse for which Volnay is known

more persistent perlage than the quick industrial versions

Donnafugata Ben Rye 2023 Field Blend The Vespolina's contribution is immediatelyThe Land Pantelleria is closer to Tunisia than to Sicily, a black volcanic island in the middle of the strait where the wind almost never stops. That wind dictates everything about how Zibibbo is grown here. Vines are trained as alberello pantesco, low bush vines planted in shallow hollows scooped out of the volcanic soil so the plant sits below the gusts, each one pruned to keep its arms close to the ground. The island is terraced with dry stone