Marsala Superiore Oro 'Vigna la Miccia' Marco De Bartoli 2020
Winegrower's winesThe Marsala Superiore Oro Riserva 'Vigna la Miccia' by Marco De Bartoli is an authentic expression of Trapani Sicily that originated in 1985. A blend of tradition and innovation, this sweet wine made from pure Grillo grapes is aged for 48 months in French oak barrels, acquiring caramelized, balsamic, and almond notes. This Marsala is the ideal companion for a wide range of dishes, from pumpkin tortelli to blue cheeses, all the way to the most indulgent desserts.
The Marsala Superiore Oro Riserva ‘Vigna La Miccia’ is a fortified wine with a deep and intense style produced by the historic Sicilian winery Marco De Bartoli. This label was born in 1985 and immediately rewrote the stylistic canons of the most famous Italian dessert wine, establishing itself as a bridge between traditional and modern Marsala. The ‘Vigna La Miccia’ belongs to the ‘Oro’ category, which identifies those Marsala produced with only white grapes without the use of cooked must. It is also a Semi-Dry, a type that identifies a Marsala characterized by a residual sugar content between 40 and 100 g/l.
The Marco De Bartoli Marsala Superiore Oro Riserva Semi-Dry ‘Vigna La Miccia’ is 100% Grillo from vineyards over 20 years old located in Contrada Samperi, in the territory of Marsala, where they grow on flat soils of medium texture rich in limestone and sand. The grapes are hand-picked with careful selection, followed by soft pressing and subsequent spontaneous sedimentation of the must. The alcoholic fermentation is entrusted to indigenous yeasts and takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature.controlled. Once the fermentation process is completed, the mass is transferred to new French oak barrels for aging for 4 years, during which periodic top-ups are carried out to keep the barrels constantly full, thus avoiding excessive oxidative phenomena.
This Marsala ‘Vigna La Miccia’ Superiore Oro Riserva Semi-Dry by Marco De Bartoli is a deep golden yellow color tending towards amber. From the glass emerge strong and deep aromas of ripe fruit, caramel, dried fruit, eucalyptus, and almond, surrounded by mineral notes of salt crystals. Intense, warm, and round taste, with well-measured sweetness supported by a marked saline character that contributes to the long persistence.