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WhiteMarsalaDOC

Grappoli del Grillo DOC

by Marco de Bartoli · Sicily, Italy

AppellationMarsalaDOC
TypeWhite
GrapesGrillo
Alcohol13.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourWhite
Colour depthDeep
Serve at12–14 °C
Keeps for10 years
Bottled in0.75 l
FarmingNatural wine ·VinNatur ↗
Marco de BartoliSicily, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes grow around Marsala in limestone and sandy soils. The vines are Guyot-trained, planted at a density of 3,500 plants per hectare and yield approximately 35 hl/ha.

Vinification

The grapes are hand-picked in the first week of September, carefully sorted and gently pressed. The must settles for 48 hours before racking. Alcoholic fermentation proceeds with natural yeasts at a controlled temperature in stainless-steel tanks.

Ageing

The wine matures for 12 months in 225-, 500- and 1,000-litre French oak barrels, followed by at least six months in bottle before release.

Tasting profile

Complex, well structured and elegant.