Marsala Superiore Oro Riserva Marco De Bartoli wine

Marsala Superiore Oro Riserva DOC semi-dry by Marco De Bartoli

Marsala Superiore Oro Riserva is a semi-dry Marsala wine obtained from 100% Grillo grapes grown in the Samperi district. Produced by Marco de Bartoli in the traditional way, Marsala Superiore Oro is a fortified Marsala with the addition of a mistella made with fresh must and brandy obtained from the same grape from which the base wine is obtained. Aged for over 10 years in oak, this Marsala Superiore Riserva is fine and structured, surprisingly pleasant, of great elegance, unexpected freshness and extraordinary softness.

Denomination: Marsala Superiore Riserva DOC

Type: Semi-dry Marsala wine

Grape Variety: 100% Grillo

Vineyards: Contrada Samperi

Production Area: Western Sicily, Marsala (TP)

Soil: medium-textured calcareous-sandy, flat

Vineyard surface area: 12 ha

Average age of the vineyard: over 40 years

Training system: Alberello and counter-espalier

Type of pruning: Guyot

Density of vines per ha: 3500 plants

Grape yield per hectare: 25 hl

Harvest: manual in small boxes, during the last ten days of September

Vinification: after a careful and rigorous manual selection of the bunches, followed by soft pressing and natural sedimentation

Fermentation: traditional fermentation with indigenous yeasts in oak and chestnut barrels at room temperature. A part of the fresh must is enriched with brandy to prepare the mistella which will then be added to the wine

Aging: over 10 years in oak barrels of different sizes

Analytical data of the wine: total acidity 7.92 g/l; reducing sugars 52g/l; Total SO2 21 mg/l

Alcohol content: 18% vol

Color: intense amber, with coppery reflections

Nose: bouquet with complex aromas. It offers aromas of dried figs, jam, candied citrus fruits and nutmeg

Palate: soft and elegant characterized by a marked freshness. The finish is very long and velvety

Pairings: Marsala to drink at the end of a meal with desserts. Excellent with blue cheeses, mustard or jam

Serving temperature: at room temperature or cool at 14-16°C

First vintage: 1986

Bottled at origin by Marco De Bartoli & C. srl - Samperi - Marsala - Italy