Top 10 volcanic wines
18th February, 2016
by
Darren Smith
9 – Marco de Bartoli 2014 Pietra Nera Zibibbo, Pantelleria
A producer of stunning Marsala, Pellegrino scion Marco Bartoli produces this aromatic and mineral-cored Zibibbo (aka Muscat of Alexandria) on the volcanic island of Pantellaria off the coast of Sicily.
Using only free-run juice the must for this wine is fermented with wild yeast. Planting is high-density and yields are low. There is partial barrique ageing.
Lemony, concentrated, with deep herbal aromatics, and smoky-mineral and salty aromas.
‘Pietra Nera’ refers to the black lava rock in which Pantelleria abounds.