Bukkuram Sole d'Agosto Passito di Pantelleria DOC

Terroir and wine-making

Under the sun of Sicily that warms the vineyards of Pantelleria are born the Zibibbo grapes of Marco de Bartoli that turn into a charming sweet wine: the Bukkuram Sole d'Agosto is the result of a long process studied in every phase to maximize the extraordinary potential of the Sicilian grape. The vines grown on Pantesco tree, an agricultural practice protected by UNESCO, have been rooted in the ground for over 40 years. Every year, between the second week of August and the first week of September, the winemakers of the Sicilian winery carefully collect a part of the grapes that will wither in the following three weeks exposed to the sun among lava stone walls; the remaining half wilts in plant. The dried grapes are then added to the wine in several moments where it macerates for about 3 months. Finally, a first ageing of at least 30 months in French oak barrels not new and a second one in steel tanks fixes its rich and complex aromas in a sweet harmony.

Notes of taste

Structure, acidity and roundness are part of an extraordinary balance of aromas that unfolds on the palate, involving the taste with richness and persistence.

Wine at the table

Passito di Pantelleria by Marco De Bartoli Bukkuram Sole d'Agosto is the perfect host for the moments of the end of a meal: it combines with enthusiasm with desserts of various kinds; excellent with Sicilian pastry.

Curiosity

The Passito di Pantelleria DOC Marco De Bartoli takes its name from the district where the vineyards of the winery are located, dedicated to the cultivation of Zibibbo grapes: in Bukkuram the sun shines in a rich and precious terroir that gives sweet wines of absolute quality.