Marco De Bartoli is considered one of Sicily’s winemaking pioneers for his long-standing commitment to the native Sicilian white grape varieties, Grillo and Zibibbo which are produced on two separate estates: the first in Marsala, in western Sicily, the other on the small island of Pantelleria, south-west of Sicily. His belief in the value of traditional methods of production of these grapes and their wines is complemented by his equally strong belief in the future of Sicily as one of Europe’s most vital viticultural areas.
Amber and noble. The bouquet is complex, with notes of ripe apple, anise seeds, dill, capers and green olives, but there are also more classic fragrances of dried fruits, caramel, candied citrus, honey and cocoa. The taste is dense and rich, enveloping and consistent with the nose. The sweetness is almost disarming with extraordinary persistence.
Producer Marco de Bartoli
Origin Marsala, Sicily, Italy
Grapes Zibbibo
Vintage 2019
Alcohol 12.5% ABV
Style Dessert wine
Bottle size 500ml
Winemaking Manual harvested, destemmed,50% of grapes dried in the sun for a minimum of 4 weeks, remaining grapes left to mature on the vine. Dried grapes added once fermentation has started and left macerating for about 3 months. Only indigenous yeast used. Matured for 42 months in French oak barrels and 6 months in stainless steel vats. Undergoes malolactic fermentation.
Notes Organic not certified
Marco De Bartoli is considered one of Sicily’s winemaking pioneers for his long-standing commitment to the native Sicilian white grape varieties, Grillo and Zibibbo which are produced on two separate estates: the first in Marsala, in western Sicily, the other on the small island of Pantelleria, south-west of Sicily. His belief in the value of traditional methods of production of these grapes and their wines is complemented by his equally strong belief in the future of Sicily as one of Europe’s most vital viticultural areas.
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