'Vignaverde' Marco De Bartoli 2025
ArtisanalThe Grillo "Vignaverde" is a dry white wine, flavorful and mineral, born in the territory of Marsala, vinified only in steel. It has aromas of citrus, yellow fruit, and salty water. On the palate, it is fresh, savory, pleasant, expressive, and has good persistence.
The Grillo "Vignaverde" by Marco De Bartoli is an intense and fragrant Sicilian white wine, with a fresh and pleasantly fruity taste. Born from two typical varieties of the western area of the island, such as Catarratto and Moscato d'Alessandria, Grillo is one of the most interesting native white grape varieties in the Sicilian landscape, especially in the Marsala area. In the coastal area, it has found its perfect natural habitat to express wines of great charm. The vinification in steel enhances its characteristic citrus aromas, tropical fruit, and its pleasant savory and marine connotation.
The "Vignaverde" is a pure Grillo produced by one of the most prestigious wineries in the Marsala area. The revival of viticulture in the Marsala territory owes much to the enterprise of Marco De Bartoli, who in the late '70s managed to face the crisis and decline of the classic Marsala wine, directing production towards dry and passito wines, while preserving the ancient tradition of classic Marsala with a small production.of the highest quality. In the estate, the historically present grape varieties in the area are cultivated: Grillo, Moscato d'Alessandria, Catarratto, and Perricone. The very windy Mediterranean climate of the extreme western tip of Sicily and the coastal soils, characterized by sands, sandstones, and limestone, have proven perfect for quality viticulture and particularly for the Grillo grape, which expresses itself here at levels of absolute excellence.
The "Vignaverde" De Bartoli is a white wine with a typically Sicilian face, combining expressive intensity and elegance. At the end of the soft pressing and a static cold decantation of 48 hours, the must ferments in steel tanks using only indigenous yeasts. Before bottling, the wine matures for about 6 months on the lees in steel tanks. It presents a golden yellow color with brilliant reflections. On the nose, it opens with floral aromas of orange blossom, citrus aromas, ripe yellow fruit, tropical hints, and iodized nuances. The sip is intense with a fruit-expressive mid-palate.expressive, with a fresh and savory finish.