Description
Grape variety: Zibibbo (100%)
Production area: Marsala countryside
Training system: Espalier with Guyot pruning
Harvest period: August/September
Vinification: Grapes harvested at overripeness continue to dry on racks before being added to the must during the peak fermentation under temperature-controlled conditions (14–16°C). Upon completion of this process, maceration continues for additional 3 months, ultimately yielding a remarkably aromatic and well-balanced wine
Colour: Golden yellow with amber highlights
Bouquet: Complex and balsamic, where typical hints of ripe apricot and candied citrus gently blend with notes of dried figs, dates and acacia honey
Taste: Sweet, full, harmonious and intense; it has a notable structure supported by an extraordinary persistence
Alcohol content: 14% vol.
Sugar content: 140 grams/litre
Minimum aging in tanks: 3 months
Minimum aging in the bottle: 6 months
Food pairing: An unforgettable dessert wine, it pairs perfectly with chocolate and cottage cheese desserts such as Sicilian cassata, as well as fig or quince jam tarts; it is surprisingly exquisite when paired with tuna bottarga or blue cheeses
Serving temperature: 12/14°C
Available bottle size: 500 ml
Contains sulphites
AWARDSGold Medal (Mayor’s Selection) – Rome 2007 |
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