Marco De Bartoli Bukkuram Padre della Vigna Passito di Pantelleria 2023 (50cl)

A Passito di Pantelleria from Marco De Bartoli, made from Zibibbo. Half the grapes are sun-dried for four weeks, while the other half remain on the vine, and the wine ages for 42 months in French oak casks. It is dense, rich and enveloping, with almost disarming sweetness, extraordinary persistence, magnificent sapidity and fine freshness. The nose is complex, with slightly oxidative notes of ripe bruised apple, anise seed, dry hay, capers and green olives, plus dried fruit, dates, caramel, candied citrus, honey and cocoa. It pairs well with dark chocolate or is enjoyed on its own after a meal.