Marco de Bartoli Vecchio Samperi Trentennale
Vecchio Samperi Trentennale is a Special Reserve obtained by emptying the very first bottles of Vecchio Samperi, produced and bottled by Marco himself in 1980, when he founded the winery. The exact bottles used in this bottling have resurfaced for the swinery's special 30 year anniversary. Of 1200 bottles reopened, only 999 have been bottled again. The label was designed by proffessor of art in Claudio Lauricella in 1992, who also designed the first label of Vecchio Samperi in 1980.
Vecchio Samperi Trentennale is a Special Reserve obtained by emptying the very first bottles of Vecchio Samperi, produced and bottled by Marco himself in 1980, when he founded the winery. The exact bottles used in this bottling have resurfaced for the swinery's special 30 year anniversary. Of 1200 bottles reopened, only 999 have been bottled again. The label was designed by proffessor of art in Claudio Lauricella in 1992, who also designed the first label of Vecchio Samperi in 1980.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green | |
Nose | Complex aromas of dried fruit, stewed apples, figs and dates, almonds and nuts |
Palate | Lovely long flavour of sweet fruits and toasted nuts. Full bodied with good cidity and well balanced. |
Colour | Dark Golden Brown |
Fact Sheet | |
Fluid | 75 cl |
Grape Variety | Grillo |
Alcohol % | 19 |
Style | Fortified Wine |
Estate/Producer | Marco de Bartoli |
Country | Italy |
Region/AOC | Sicily |
Vintage | NV |
Making Techniques | Manual selection of the grapes, soft pressing, natural decantation, traditional fermentation in oak and chestnut vats at room temperature. Aged in oak and chestnut vats for a medium of 20 years, using the perpetual method, similar to Soleras |
Closure | Cork |
Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Drink Now |