Marsala Vergine Riserva 2001 DOC Pellegrino 1880
UVE
Grillo, Catarratto and Inzolia
TERRITORY OF ORIGIN
Marsala hinterland
TERROIR
Soil: medium mixture, slightly clayey.
Altitude: 100 to 200 meters above sea level.
Climate
Mediterranean, mild winters, limited rainfall, very hot and windy summer.
VINIFICATION AND AGING
Harvesting time in the second decade of September, when ripening is advanced. Fermentation at a temperature of 20°-22°C. Fortifi cation with pure wine alcohol until optimal alcohol content is reached. Aging for more than 10 years in 80 and 50hl oak barrels.
TASTING
Color: deep gold tending to amber.
Nose: intense and persistent with spicy notes and hints of dried fruit.
Taste: dry and dry, with slight almond notes and hinted spicy and balsamic hints.
PAIRINGS
Traditional: dry desserts, semi-dry cigars. Unconventional: moist tuna aff, aged cheeses with onion marmalade or citrus mostarde.
Serve at 12°-14°C.
ALCOHOLIC GRADE.
19% vol.
FORMAT
75 cl
Dry and dry, its aroma is intense and persistent with spicy notes and hints of dried fruit.
Ideal with dry desserts and semi-dry cigars