LEONE DE CASTRIS
PIERALE FIANO PASSITO
PUGLIA • WINE OF ITALY
"Liquid gold born under the Salento sun. A sweet, sumptuous dessert wine of aristocratic finesse, sculpted through the ancestral drying of Fiano grapes by Leone de Castris."
The Ultimate Expression of Noble Sweetness and Italian Tradition
The Leone De Castris Pierale Passito Dessert Wine comes from Salento, in Apulia, and is born from the natural dehydration of the Fiano grape. It is a categorically sweet wine, where sugar concentration coexists with the natural acidity of the variety.
1. Technical Details
Winery / Producer: Leone de Castris (since 1665).
Region of Origin: IGT Salento, Apulia (Puglia), Italy.
Grape Variety: 100% Fiano.
Wine Type: Dessert wine / Passito.
Alcohol Content: 13.0% Vol.
Serving Temperature: 10°C - 12°C.
SKU / MPN: IT-LC-PIERALE-DP-500ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Amber yellow, dense and brilliant, with golden highlights.
Nose: Orange blossom honey, dried figs, dates, dried apricots, candied orange peel, and toasted almonds.
Palate: Dense and enveloping. Sweetness balanced by citric and mineral acidity, with a long, velvety finish.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Moments and Recommended Pairings
Gourmet Precision Pairing: Nut tarts, panettone, cantucci, baked apple or pear desserts, blue cheeses like Gorgonzola or Roquefort with honey, and foie gras. Also ideal as a meditation wine.
Suggested Moments:
- Special Celebration: The perfect finishing touch for weddings, anniversaries, and New Year's dinners.
- Romantic Dinner: A honeyed character to share alongside a fine dessert.
- The Perfect Gift: A select format for lovers of Italian sweet wines.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
It is a sweet wine, with natural sugar concentration due to the drying (passito) of the Fiano grapes, balanced by its acidity.
What grape variety is it made from?
100% Fiano.
How long does an open bottle last?
Well-sealed and refrigerated, it can be kept for 2 to 3 weeks.