Recent Passito News
June 2008. My good friend has this year made one of his best Passito wines, and he makes the best Passito on Pantelleria. It is served only to friends and found only on Pantelleria.
Late season winds have destroyed thousands of new and young grape plants this may and june. These high, destructive winds are not "normal" for this time of year. Many small growers who had spent the last several years making new grape beds by hand have seen their work wiped out. Recovery will be slow and take several more years.
While production remains down, there is plenty of Passito on Pantelleria and prices at the wholesale level have risen slightly, which the growers richly deserve.
The Passito and Zibibo Wines made from the grapes of last year are now appearing in the market. The retail price is also up slightly, especially for Zibibo, which is more rare in these days. They are outstanding and we are sure to see and taste some great island wine in the months ahead.
Turtle Heart, Ojibway Artist
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