Marco De Bartoli
Marsala Superiore Riserva Oro 0.5L 2009
| Denomination | DOC Marsala Superiore Riserva Oro Semisecco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 18.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Grillo |
| Aging | 14 years in oak barrels of various sizes |
- Type and vintage: Marsala Superiore Riserva Oro semi-dry DOC wine, 2009 harvest
- Grapes and origin: 100% Grillo from the Samperi district, in western Sicily
- Aroma and taste: ethereal notes of sultanas and honey, warm, velvety and smooth on the palate
- Vinification: indigenous yeasts, mistella and 14 years maturation in oak
- Pairings: ideal with dry pastries and spoon desserts; alcohol content 18.5%
Description
What kind of wine it is
Marsala Superiore Riserva Oro is a captivating fortified wine produced by Marco De Bartoli from Grillo grapes. This Sicilian expression stands out for its distinctive oxidative style, which imparts an ethereal and complex aromatic profile. On the palate, it is a pleasant, warm and velvety wine, enriched by elegant notes of sultanas and honey. Its balanced structure and delicate sweetness make it an ideal accompaniment for dry pastries, spoon desserts and blue cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from western Sicily, specifically from the Contrada Samperi area in Marsala. The vineyards are rooted in a flat soil of calcareous-sandy nature, a fundamental element in giving the wine a clean profile in which the oxidative component integrates perfectly. The harvest involves a rigorous manual selection of the grapes, ensuring the absolute integrity of the raw material. This unique Marsala terroir encourages the fullest expression of the Grillo grape variety.
How it is produced
Vinification follows artisanal methods, beginning with gentle pressing and natural sedimentation of the must. Fermentation takes place at room temperature with indigenous yeasts inside oak and chestnut barrels, promoting harmonious development. Fortification is achieved through the addition of mistella, obtained by combining fresh must and grape distillate from the same harvest. The wine then rests for a long ageing period in barrels of various sizes, an essential step in consolidating the enveloping final smoothness.
History and Curiosities
This renowned Sicilian fortified wine originates from the historic Contrada Samperi, an authentic expression of the Marco De Bartoli family. The 2009 vintage enhances the winemaking tradition of the area through ancient local practices, from fermentation with indigenous yeasts to the typical fortification with mistella. This fascinating journey culminates in a patient 14-year maturation in oak and chestnut casks, which imparts an extraordinary oxidative style to the wine. Awarded 94 points by Vinous, this majestic Marsala offers timeless sensory emotions.
Awards
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2009
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2009
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 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 Marsala Superiore Riserva Oro 0.5L 2009 |
|---|---|
| Type | White fortified wine dessert wine |
| Denomination | Marsala DOC |
| Vintage | 2009 |
| Size | 0,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 18.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Grillo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Marco De Bartoli |
| Story | History and Curiosities This renowned Sicilian fortified wine originates from the historic Contrada Samperi, an authentic expression of the Marco De Bartoli family. The 2009 vintage enhances the winemaking tradition of the area through ancient local practices, from fermentation with indigenous yeasts to the typical fortification with mistella. This fascinating journey culminates in a patient 14-year maturation in oak and chestnut casks, which imparts an extraordinary oxidative style to the wine. Awarded 94 points by Vinous, this majestic Marsala offers timeless sensory emotions. |
| Origin | Western Sicily, Contrada Samperi, Marsala (TP) |
| Soil composition | Flat, calcareous-sandy of medium texture |
| Cultivation system | Guyot trellis |
| Plants per hectare | 3500 plants per hectare |
| Harvest | Last ten days of September |
| Fermentation temperature | Room temperature |
| Production technique | Traditional vinification in oak and chestnut casks at room temperature; fortification with the addition of mistelle; ageing in oak casks |
| Wine making | Soft pressing of the grapes, natural sedimentation, traditional fermentation in oak and chestnut barrels at room temperature. A portion of the must is enriched with brandy for the preparation of mistelle, which will be added to the wine. |
| Aging | 14 years in oak barrels of various sizes |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |