Murana Martingana Passito di Pantelleria

Pantelleria, Italy

The most terroir-expressive Passito di Pantelleria from the high-altitude Martingana contrada — more restrained and mineral than Ben Ryé, with greater freshness and volcanic mineral intensity. Dried apricot, fig, volcanic ash, orange blossom, and a long, saline finish unique to this remarkable site.

Pairing intelligence

• dessert: Island wine and island almond — the wine's volcanic mineral and apricot character bridges the almond's sweetness; capers add a briny complexity that mirrors the wine's saline finish
• starter: Great sweet wine and foie gras is gastronomy's most celebrated pairing; Murana's mineral version adds volcanic complexity alongside the sweetness that cuts through the fat