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Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 25 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs25 yrs27 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: extreme dried apricot, dried fig, orange blossom, volcanic mineral
Palate: concentrated dried fruit, honey, beeswax, volcanic mineral
Sole d'Agosto (August sun) is the De Bartoli minimal-intervention take on Passito di Pantelleria: zero-sulphur Zibibbo from the Bukkuram estate, producing an almost overwhelmingly concentrated dried-fruit and honey wine with a volcanic mineral dimension absent from other Pantelleria passiti.
What it pairs with
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Served solo as meditation wine
The extraordinary concentration and volcanic mineral depth reward contemplative solo drinking. -
Aged Gorgonzola naturale
The wine's intense sweetness and mineral depth create a powerful contrast with pungent Gorgonzola. -
Sicilian granita di mandorla
The wine's honeyed sweetness and almond notes bridge perfectly with the frozen almond dessert.
How to serve Marco De Bartoli Bukkuram Sole d'Agosto
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 12-14°C. Cellar temperature (12-14°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour): the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Served solo as meditation wine, Aged Gorgonzola naturale, Sicilian granita di mandorla. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Sebastiano De Bartoli produces Sole d'Agosto from the family's Bukkuram estate on Pantelleria using the same minimal-intervention philosophy that defines the Samperi Marsala operation: no added sulphur, late harvesting and traditional alberello pantesco cultivation. The result is among the most intense and uncompromising expressions of the Passito di Pantelleria appellation.
- 1990: First Sole d'Agosto vintage from the Bukkuram Pantelleria estate
Facts
- Producer
- Marco De Bartoli - Bukkuram (Pantelleria) · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Zibibbo
- Classification
- Passito di Pantelleria DOC
- Oak
- No oak; minimal intervention; no sulphur
- ABV
- 15.0%
- Price
- €35-60 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Marco De Bartoli Bukkuram Sole d'Agosto
What does Marco De Bartoli Bukkuram Sole d'Agosto taste like?
On the nose, extreme dried apricot, dried fig, orange blossom, volcanic mineral. On the palate, concentrated dried fruit, honey, beeswax, volcanic mineral. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a extraordinary length, honeyed-mineral finish. Sole d'Agosto (August sun) is the De Bartoli minimal-intervention take on Passito di Pantelleria: zero-sulphur Zibibbo from the Bukkuram estate, producing an almost overwhelmingly concentrated dried-fruit and honey wine with a volcanic mineral dimension absent from other Pantelleria passiti.
When should I drink Marco De Bartoli Bukkuram Sole d'Agosto?
Drink 5-25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Marco De Bartoli Bukkuram Sole d'Agosto?
Served solo as meditation wine is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged Gorgonzola naturale and Sicilian granita di mandorla. The extraordinary concentration and volcanic mineral depth reward contemplative solo drinking.
What grapes are in Marco De Bartoli Bukkuram Sole d'Agosto?
The blend is Zibibbo. The wine is classified as Passito di Pantelleria DOC.
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