Old Samperi Quarantennale Marco de Bartoli Fortified Wine in a Wooden Box

Vecchio Samperi Quarantennale Marco De Bartoli – The Excellence of Sicilian Fortified Wine

🔸 Appellation: Fortified Wine
🔸 Grape Variety: 100% Grillo
🔸 Alcohol Content: 17.5% Vol.
🔸 Origin: Contrada Samperi, Marsala (TP), Western Sicily

A Masterpiece of Tradition and Innovation

The Vecchio Samperi Quarantennale is an icon of Sicilian winemaking, born from the vision of Marco De Bartoli, who in 1978 revived the ancient “perpetual” (Solera) method. This aging technique was the foundation of the famous Marsala wine and continues today to produce a fortified wine of extraordinary complexity and refinement.

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the winery, a historic reserve was bottled, boasting an impressive average aging of 40 years, offering an unparalleled sensory experience.

Tasting Notes

🍷 Color: Deep amber, bright and rich.
👃 Aroma: Intense and complex, with elegant oxidative notes of dried fruit, honey, sweet spices, and fine wood.
👅 Palate: Powerful yet balanced, with remarkable depth of flavor. Expect notes of caramel, honey, toasted almonds, and a refined bitter finish.

Food Pairings

Perfectly complements:
✔ Aged cheeses like Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino Siciliano
✔ Braised meats and game dishes
✔ Baked turbot and other rich seafood preparations
✔ Also excellent as an aperitif, served chilled

Winemaking & Aging

🌱 Vineyard size: 12 hectares
🌿 Vine age: 20 to 40+ years
🌞 Cultivation method: Bush-trained (Alberello) and Guyot, with a low yield of 20 hl/ha
🍷 Vinification: Hand-harvested grapes, soft pressing, and traditional fermentation in oak and chestnut casks at ambient temperature
🛢 Aging: 40 years in oak and chestnut barrels, following the perpetual (Solera) method

Why Choose Vecchio Samperi Quarantennale?

✨ One of a kind: A timeless wine, a true expression of Sicilian tradition
🏆 Limited production: A rare and prestigious reserve
🌍 Authentic heritage: Represents the heart of Western Sicily’s winemaking culture

An exclusive sensory journey for connoisseurs and collectors of fine wines. Discover the magic of a wine that embodies 40 years of history and passion.