Bukkuram Sole d'Agosto, Marco de Bartoli 2023

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. Aromas of flowers, nutmeg, dried apricots and orange zest with toasted notes. The palate has a fine structure and a fresh sweet taste with flavours of fried fruit, citrus and caramel with a long aftertaste with floral notes. Producer Marco de Bartoli Origin Marsala, Sicily, Italy Grapes Zibbibo Vintage 2023 Alcohol 14% ABV Style Dessert wine Bottle size 750ml Winemaking Manual harvested, destemmed, 50% of grapes dried in the sun for a minimum of 2 weeks, remaining grapes left to mature on the vine. Once fermentation has started the dried grapes are added and left macerating for 3 months. Only indigenous yeast used. Matured in oak barrels for 6 months, then moved to age in steel tanks and bottled. Undergoes malolactic fermentation. Notes Organic not certified