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Marco De Bartoli Marsala Superiore Oro Riserva DOC 2009 - 500mL

A$210.00

This classic version of semi-dry Marsala Superiore Riserva reminds us of the year it have been fortified – youthful, however, with their character, take us back to traditions of older times.

The grapes are picked and selected by hand, soft pressed, naturally decanted and traditionally fermented with wild yeasts at room temperature, in oak barrels. Part of the must is enriched with grape spirit for the preparation of the so-called “mistella” which is later added to the wine. The wine ages over 10 years in oak vats of different sizes.

  • Grape: 100% Grillo; ages over 10 years in oak vats of different sizes before release

  • Ageing potential: Unlimited

  • Serving temperature and food pairing: Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled 14-16 °C. This pleasant semi-dry Marsala Superiore, with 15 years of age, goes brilliantly at the end of the meal with desserts. It is also great with blue cheeses served with spicy mustard or jam.

This classic version of semi-dry Marsala Superiore Riserva reminds us of the year it have been fortified – youthful, however, with their character, take us back to traditions of older times.

The grapes are picked and selected by hand, soft pressed, naturally decanted and traditionally fermented with wild yeasts at room temperature, in oak barrels. Part of the must is enriched with grape spirit for the preparation of the so-called “mistella” which is later added to the wine. The wine ages over 10 years in oak vats of different sizes.

  • Grape: 100% Grillo; ages over 10 years in oak vats of different sizes before release

  • Ageing potential: Unlimited

  • Serving temperature and food pairing: Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled 14-16 °C. This pleasant semi-dry Marsala Superiore, with 15 years of age, goes brilliantly at the end of the meal with desserts. It is also great with blue cheeses served with spicy mustard or jam.

Marco de Bartoli worked for the large Marsala firm Cantine Pellegrino before taking over his mother’s estate in 1980. He is credited with single-handedly restoring the image of Marsala both within Italy and more recently internationally through his dedication to producing a ‘real’ Marsala of highest quality and concentration. He passed away in 2011 and his sons now run the business, which has expanded to include vineyards on the island of Pantelleria.