CLASSIFICATION:
Fortified Wine Denomination of Protected Origin
ORIGIN:
Province of Trapani excluding the municipalities of Pantelleria, Favignana and Alcamo
GRAPE:
Grillo, Catarratto, Inzolia, Damaschino
HARVEST:
Traditional, by hand in the typically sapling Marsala vineyards
PERIOD OF HARVEST:
September
VINIFICATION:
In steel silos at thermo-controlled temperatures, followed by the arrest of alcoholic fermentation adding alcohol or brandy and cooked must
AGING:
At least two years in oak barrels
ALCOHOL:
18% Vol.
COLOR:
Amber with golden highlights
AROMA:
Ethereal
FLAVOUR:
Dry
SERVING TEMPERATURE:
Serve at a temperature of 10 ° -12 ° C as an aperitif and at 14° -16° C. with or after dessert
PAIRING:
Excellent dessert wine. If served chilled, as an aperitif, matches well with high cured cheese or smoked fish appetizers