Marco De Bartoli
Terza Via Metodo Classico 2022
| Denomination | DOC Sicilia Spumante Bianco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 11.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Grillo |
| Aging | 50% of the wine matures for 12 months in stainless steel; the remaining 50% matures in French oak barriques and tonneaux on its own lees; at least 18 months in bottle on its own lees. |
- Name and vintage: Sicilia DOC Classic Method Brut Sparkling Wine, vintage 2022
- Grape variety and format: 100% Grillo, 0.75 litre bottle, alcohol content 11.5%
- Production: Gentle pressing, fermentation in steel and 20% in French oak
- Ageing on the lees: 12 months between steel and wood, followed by at least 18 months in bottle
- Pairings: Dry and bold flavour, fine perlage; perfect with seafood dishes and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine is it
Terza Via Metodo Classico is an organic sparkling wine by Marco De Bartoli, an authentic expression of Sicily. Made from Grillo grapes, this Metodo Classico stands out for its intense and well-defined aromatic profile. In the glass, it displays a bright antique gold colour and a lively perlage. On the nose, it weaves together aromas of yeast, candied apricot, dried flowers and mango, with a clear mineral note. On the palate, it is dry and incisive, supported by a firm and warm structure. The sip is deeply vinous and enveloping, offering a long finish with a Mediterranean character.
Where does it come from
This wine originates from the Marsala area, a region that imparts an unmistakable character to the vines. The late summer harvest enhances the natural suitability of Grillo to the coastal climate of the region. The roots sink into a terroir with a distinct volcanic imprint, which imparts a pronounced minerality to the glass. This strong territorial expression guides the aromatic evolution of the variety, making it ideal to accompany seafood starters and fish. The proximity to the coast also ensures the sip has an enveloping savouriness.
How is it produced
The process begins with gentle pressing of the whole grapes, followed by spontaneous settling of the must. Fermentation, triggered by indigenous yeasts, starts in steel tanks and then continues in French oak barrels at a controlled temperature. Ageing is divided into two phases: part of the mass rests in steel, while the remainder matures in wood in contact with the lees. For the tirage of this Metodo Classico, fresh must is added, essential to naturally trigger the secondary fermentation. The process concludes with a rest of at least eighteen months in the bottle on its own lees.
History and Curiosities
Born from the forward-thinking vision of Marco De Bartoli in Marsala, this exclusive Metodo Classico Sparkling Wine forges a unique path between French tradition and the Mediterranean soul of Sicily. The excellence of organic Grillo is expressed through spontaneous decantation and fermentation with indigenous yeasts. After maturing in both steel and oak, the wine achieves perfect harmony with 18 months of bottle ageing, offering a vibrant glass that tells the story of a genuine family passion.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1980
- Oenologist: Renato e Sebastiano De Bartoli
- Bottles produced: 250.000
- Hectares: 25
Marco De Bartoli has signs of these every day fights, but he has won against all odds, with the tenacious, stubborn conviction of being right, and in order to demonstrate it, he speaks a lot, as it is common in Sicily, not to speak about himself, but to allow me to drink: here it is his greatest evidence.
Today he has a family of which he is proud of: Renato and Sebastiano, sons, are quite adults, while Josephine, the younger daughter, inherited the name of his great-grandmother, of French origins. Read more
| Name | Marco De Bartoli Terza Via Metodo Classico 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Sicilia DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 11.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Grillo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Marco De Bartoli |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the forward-thinking vision of Marco De Bartoli in Marsala, this exclusive Metodo Classico Sparkling Wine forges a unique path between French tradition and the Mediterranean soul of Sicily. The excellence of organic Grillo is expressed through spontaneous decantation and fermentation with indigenous yeasts. After maturing in both steel and oak, the wine achieves perfect harmony with 18 months of bottle ageing, offering a vibrant glass that tells the story of a genuine family passion. |
| Origin | Marsala (TP) |
| Cultivation system | Guyot counter-espalier |
| Plants per hectare | 3500 vines per hectare |
| Harvest | Late summer (from 20 August) |
| Fermentation | At least 18 months in bottle on its lees |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Direct gentle pressing of whole grapes; after spontaneous settling of the must, fermentation begins in stainless steel tanks and continues in French oak barrels of 500 and 225 litres (20% of the grapes) at a temperature controlled indirectly by climate control of the environment. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts and minimal use of sulphites. Bottling with the addition of fresh must in proportional quantities to dilute the alcohol content and provide the natural sugar necessary for the formation of the mousse (sugars not exceeding 15%). Ageing: 50% for 12 months in stainless steel and 50% in French oak barriques and tonneaux on its own lees; at least 18 months in bottle on its own lees. |
| Aging | 50% of the wine matures for 12 months in stainless steel; the remaining 50% matures in French oak barriques and tonneaux on its own lees; at least 18 months in bottle on its own lees. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |