Marsala Superiore Oro Dolce Bip Benjamin Riserva 2013

Description

Marsala Superiore Oro Dolce Bip Benjamin Riserva 2013, 18% ABV, produced by Pellegrino in Sicily. 0.75L bottle. A Marsala that celebrates the history of the Pellegrino family, who have been growing the finest Sicilian grapes since 1880. Fermentation is arrested by adding brandy aged for at least five years in oak barrels. Aged for over 48 months in 80- and 50-hl oak barrels, with at least six months in barrique. Ethereal, with intense aromas of melon and subtle notes of honey and medlar. Deep gold with amber reflections. Sweet and persistent, with distinct notes of apricot and baked pear.

Details

Perfume

Ethereal, with strong hints of melon and light notes of honey and loquat.

Color

Deep gold with hues of amber.

Taste

Sweet and lingering, with evident notes of apricots and stewed pears.

Serve at:

10 - 12 °C.

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Producer

Producer

Pellegrino

From this winery

• Start up year: 1880
• Oenologist: G. Catalano, E. Stella, N. Poma
• Bottles produced: 5.000.000
• Hectares: 150

Since 1880 we have cultivated the best Sicilian grapes, and today we represent a reality of great tradition and experience on the island. Over the last 135 years we have acquired a deep knowledge of our territory, of the methods of cultivation of native vines and of the best techniques of vinification of the grapes.

The Pellegrino family has always personally overseen the activities in the vineyard and in the winery, and the family is still today, having reached the seventh generation, involved daily in the management of the company. A long family history made up of respect, care, love and dedication, of values handed down from father to son, which today make it one of the greatest families of Sicilian wine. Read more

Sicily

Technical Sheet

Name	Pellegrino Marsala Superiore Oro Dolce Bip Benjamin Riserva 2013
Type	White fortified wine dessert wine
Denomination	Marsala DOC
Vintage	2013
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	18.0% by volume
Grape varieties	Ansonica/Inzolia, Grillo
Country	Italy
Region	Sicily
Vendor	Pellegrino
Origin	Coastline of Marsala and Petrosino (TP).
Climate	Mediterranean, mild winters, limited rainfall, very hot and windy summers. Altitude: a few metres a.s.l.
Soil composition	Medium-textured, tending to sandy soil.
Harvest	From mid-September, at an advanced phase of ripening.
Fermentation temperature	18-20 °C
Wine making	The fermentation is stopped by adding brandy.
Aging	At least 5 years in oak barrels. Ageing for over 48 months in 80hl and 50hl oak barrels, with at least 6 months in barrique.
Allergens	Contains sulphites