Marsala Vergine Riserva 1986 DOC

Name: Marsala Vergine Riserva 1986 DOC
SKU: 7111
Availability: InStock

€49,00

This extraordinary dry Marsala vergine riserva is got from grillo and catarratto grapes harvested in September 1986. After a long maturation period in oak barrels, lasting almost 40 years, it shows refined vegetal notes, honey, dried fruit and sweet spices given by the wood. Intense, warm and perfectly balanced, it distinguishes itself for its persistent and very long finish. An unforgettable meditation wine to enjoy with traditional almond biscuits called “tagliancozzi”. It also beautifully pairs with cottage cheese and cream-based desserts typical of the Sicilian pastry. It is also worth trying with Modica dark chocolate and very aged or blue cheese.

Category: Wines

Description

Grape varieties: Grillo (50%) and Catarratto (50%)

Production area: Marsala countryside

Training system: Marsala-style bush vine

Harvest period: September 1986

Vinification: In concrete tanks; once the base wine was obtained, wine-derived ethyl alcohol was added before starting a long maturation period in oak casks, started in 1986

Colour: Antique golden yellow with typical copper highlights

Bouquet: Ethereal, it shows refined hints of candied fruit, leather, toasted almonds and sweet spices given by the wood

Taste: Intense, warm, perfectly balanced; it stands out for its persistent and very long finish

Alcohol content: 19% vol.

Residual sugar content: less than 10 grams/litre

Aging in wood: Started at the end of 1986

Minimum refinement in the bottle: 1 year

Food pairings: An unforgettable meditation wine, to savor with traditional “Tagliancozzi” almond biscuits, it also beautifully pairs with classic Sicilian cottage cheese and cream pastries. Truly exceptional when enjoyed with dark Modica chocolate, as well as with aged or blue cheese

Serving temperature: 14/16°C

Available bottle size: 500 ml

Contains sulphites