De Bartoli Rosso di Marco 2021

Manufacturer: De Bartoli

Marco’s red

️ Contrada Fornara Samperi, Marsala, Sicily

De Bartoli

  Pignatello (Perricone)

2021

️  12%

Red wine

Short maceration in steel tanks then maturation for 6 months again in steel and subsequently for a year in oak barrels

Rose and Violet, lots of berries and the usual mineral notes

Fresh and savoury, highly drinkable, the tannin is vigorous and the finish is medium long and tasty

Serving temperature 16°-20°

Red meat

Very elegant

Contrada Fornara Samperi, Marsala, Sicily

Veronelli and Stefi rightly define Marco De Bartoli as a milestone in Italian viticulture, founder of a company, a heavenly Cerberus, between Samperi, 12 km from Marsala, and Bukkuram in Pantelleria.

Now in the saddle are Sebastiano and Giuseppina, the children of Marco, who passed away in 2011 too young.

Marco is described as a worthy Sicilian, volcanic and dreamer, impetuous and sunny, proud and southernist, defender of his land and his wine tradition, critical when it comes to those who have cleared Marsala or ruined Sicily. Bold and unrepeatable.

We at Apewineboxes would have loved to meet him in person, unfortunately it’s not possible; however we can respect it in appreciating its wonders. It makes us feel closer to him.

The company icon is Vecchio Samperi, a splendid Marsala which however is not fortified and therefore does not fall within the specifications of Marsala Vergine. A unique wine.