Pellegrino
Pellegrino Marsala Superiore Oro Dolce Bip Benjamin Riserva 2013
| Denomination | Marsala DOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 18.0% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Ansonica/Inzolia, Grillo |
| 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. |
Description
An enterprising British merchant, Benjamin known as “Bip” who, thanks to his exceptional entrepreneurial skills, on his arrival in Sicily in 1806, founded a true economic empire linked to the production of Marsala.
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1880
- Oenologist: G. Catalano, E. Stella, N. Poma
- Bottles produced: 6.500.000
- Hectares: 150
In 1773 they docked in Marsala where they tasted this "nectar" and were completely mesmorised.
By using similar production techniques to the other sweet wines, a new product appeared on the market.
This was the beginning of Marsala’s global adventure.
In 1880 Paolo Pellegrino, a notary with a strong passion for grape growing, founded the company;
Cantine Pellegrino. In few years, he succeeded in transforming the family company into one of the most important wineries in Marsala, keeping this leading position until today.
The history of the family and the company continue along parallel lines, and the experience in grape growing and wine making have had continuity with all the generations managing the company. Read more
| 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 |
