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Passito

 
Maximum yield of wine from grapes: 40%.

Minimum alcohol level: 14ø, with a sugar content of not less than 11ø.

Minimum total acidity: 4 ppt.

Minimum net dry extract: 30 ppt.

Required aging: none.

Sensory analysis: brilliant amber in color; delicate odor of the Moscato; sweet and pleasant flavor.

Qualifications: when the wine has a minimum alcohol level of 17.5ø, it can be described as Vino Naturalmente Dolce. Whenever they feature great finesse in flavor and scent and a minimum sugar level of 23.5ø and when they have been aged one year, the Moscato Passito di Pantelleria and Moscato Passito Liquoroso wines can be described as Extra.
 

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Types: the "Liquoroso" type is made from wine with an alcohol level of 21.5ø and must be aged for one year.

Varieties: Picolit, 90%, with the possibility of adding other white-grape varieties authorized by the DOC, 10%.

Maximum yield per hectare: 40 quintals.

Minimum alcohol level: 15ø.

Minimum total acidity: 5 ppt.

Minimum net dry extract: 15 ppt.

Required aging: none.

Sensory analysis: dark straw yellow in color; delicate odor; sweetish or sweet, warm, harmonious, appealing and delicate flavor.

Qualifications: after being subjected to two years of aging, the wine can be labeled a Riserva.