Marco de Bartoli Rosso di Marco
75 cl
/
12% Vol
Marco de Bartoli dropped the Bordeaux varities of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot for the local Pignatello and produces a fruit-driven, full-bodied red that matches wonderfully with local Sicilian dishes. The red car on the label is an ode to Marco's former racing days.
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Marco de Bartoli Rosso di Marco
€22.00
Ex Tax: €17.89
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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
The nose has intense aromas of red cherries, plums, and earthy undertones.
Palate
The palate is full-bodied with more ripe fruit flavours from the nose, the year in oak also adds some sweet spice. Soft tannins and a light, natural acidity provide great structure and balance. Good length on the finish.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75 cl
Grape Variety
100% Pignatello
Maturation
Maturation takes place in French oak barrels for 24 months and then a further 1 month in bottle before release.
Alcohol %
12%
Style
Dry
Estate/Producer
Marco de Bartoli
Country
Italy
Region/AOC
Sicily
Vintage
2018
Closure
Cork
Food Matching
Food Matching
Pairs very well with seafood and pasta dishes, in particular oily fish such as sardines.
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
James Suckling - 91/100
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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