The De Bartoli winery was founded in 1978 when the young Marco, with a degree in agronomy and a passion for racing cars, took over the family business, focusing on the quality of the Sicilian terroir. Traditional methods and native grapes for great wines, climbing ever higher each year on the wine scene. Terre Siciliane Zibibbo Grillo IGT Sole e Vento is a wine created in 1997 with the aim of expressing, in a single glass, the strength, simplicity and purity of the Marsala sun and the Pantelleria wind.
Zibibbo and Grillo, harvested by hand in the second and first weeks of September respectively, undergo fermentation in stainless steel using indigenous yeasts, followed by 7 months’ ageing on the fine lees in stainless steel. With a straw-yellow colour, Sole e Vento releases notes of white-fleshed fruits, with citrus hints on the finish. On the palate, it is lively yet balanced and smooth, with a mineral character and good length.
It pairs well with simple, savoury and not overly elaborate fish dishes, but is worth trying with stuffed shellfish.
To fully appreciate its style, this wine should be served at a temperature of 10–12°C.
