A mind-bending, bone-dry style of Marsala that is best explained in relativity to it's
'next of kin' in the De Bartoli line-up, the unfortified 'Vecchio Samperi.' The 'Vergine Riserva' was separated from the main solera in 1988 for oxidative aging and fortified - but much more lightly than is typical and also only with brandy (no mistela which would add sweetness) - in order to maintain its secco style. A true vino da meditazione, best consumed with nothing more than the time to truly consider what is in the glass, the Vergine is reminiscent of the lengthiest of Amontillado sherries: nutty, salty and long with a rich, almost viscous texture that seems endless. A real 'wow factor' bottle for the ages!
'next of kin' in the De Bartoli line-up, the unfortified 'Vecchio Samperi.' The 'Vergine Riserva' was separated from the main solera in 1988 for oxidative aging and fortified - but much more lightly than is typical and also only with brandy (no mistela which would add sweetness) - in order to maintain its secco style. A true vino da meditazione, best consumed with nothing more than the time to truly consider what is in the glass, the Vergine is reminiscent of the lengthiest of Amontillado sherries: nutty, salty and long with a rich, almost viscous texture that seems endless. A real 'wow factor' bottle for the ages!