Nose
Intense nose of orange peel, dried apricots, dates dried figues and spices.
Palate
Full and enveloping with a salty and long finish.
Growing Conditions
Vineyards are located in the coastal area of Marsala.
Harvest
Manual harvesting.
Winemaking
Destemming, maceration and fermentation at controlled temperature of 20-25C° in stainless steel vats for approx. 7 days with frequent delestages. When all the sugars are svolti, skin maceration continues for another 7 days for optimal tannin extraction, very important for the ageing process. Fortification is done by adding alcohol up to 18% then follows mistella and cooked must.
Aging
Ageing in Slavonian casks, French and American barriques and tonneaux.
Appearance
Shiny with warm amber shades.
Food Pairing
It is ideal as an aperitif. It pairs well with fresh chees and anchovies, light cheeses and traditional Sicilian pastries.