Marco de Bartoli Bukkuram Passito 2014
50 cl
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14.5% ABV Vol
Passito wine made from the Zibbio grape variety. This style of wine has its roots from Arab times. This is a sweet wine made from grapes dried in the hot Sicilian sun after they have been picked. This passito is only made in the best vintages.
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Marco de Bartoli Bukkuram Passito 2014
€30.00
Ex Tax: €24.39
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Rich aromas of raisins, citrus, caramel and toffee
Palate
A perfect balance between structure, acidity, and sweetness the palate mirrors the nose beautifully.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
50 cl
Grape Variety
Zibibbo 100%
Maturation
Maturation takes place for 42 months in French oak barrels and 6 months in stainless steel vats
Alcohol %
14.5% ABV
Estate/Producer
Marco de Bartoli
Country
Italy
Region/AOC
Sicily
Vintage
2014
Closure
Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
Now, Good for at least 10 years
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Decanter Magazine 2012- 4 Stars
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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