Marco De Bartoli 'Bukkuram' Passito di Pantelleria 2021 375ml
The 2008 Passito di Pantelleria Bukkuram Padre della Vigna is a complex and rather complicated wine. It throws so many aromas at you at once it’s hard to initially make heads or tails of the bouquet. You first get slightly oxidative aromas of bruised apple soon followed by white raisin, anise seed, dried dill, caper and green olive. At first sniff, I wasn’t a big fan, but grew to really appreciate the ever-shifting aromas and overall complexity. There is a sour point in the mouth that may not appeal to everyone. Half the grapes are sun-dried for up to three month and the second half are left to mature on the vine until September. Drink 2016-2026. Marco de Bartoli is a legendary Marsala producer with wines that never go out of style. The samples presented at this tasting include an eclectic group that span the gamut of Sicilian whites, from dry Grillo to fortified Marsala. Importer: Louis Dressner Selection, www.louisdressner.com