Winery Carole Bouquet — Sangue D'Oro

Carole Bouquet acquired vineyards in Pantelleria and developed the Sangue D'Oro project to revive the tradition of the local passito; the project has grown over time to involve external wine producers and, recently, Pasqua Vini joined as a significant partner in the initiative. Some sources indicate the project began around 2005 and report acquisitions/equity stakes occurring in 2024–2025.

It is conceived more as a cultural project than a commercial one: the aim is to place Pantelleria’s viticultural heritage, artisanal drying techniques, and support for the Pantelleria community at the center, to preserve a unique local heritage.

These wines originate on the island of Pantelleria, a volcanic area south of Sicily characterized by terraced vineyards protected by dry stone walls and the alberello pantesco. The principal grape is Zibibbo, used for the island’s typical passito wines.

Personality of the Year — La Revue du vin de France, 2023.