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.
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Serve at:
10 - 12 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years

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


Name | Pellegrino Marsala Superiore Oro Dolce Bip Benjamin Riserva 2013 |
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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 |