DELICIOUS MARSALA SANATA VENERA SUPERIORE RISERVA ORO OF 1988: A SICILIAN EXCELLENCE FOR REFINED AND DEMANDING PALATES

Unique, rare and inimitable reserve of Marsala oenology, it comes from a long aging that lasted over 30 years in oak barrels. It has a deep amber color with typical coppery reflections. It stands out for its complex and fine bouquet, with unmistakable spicy and wood scents. The authentic dry, full-bodied and harmonious taste makes it an unforgettable meditation wine.

Vines: Grillo (50%) and Catarratto (50%)

Production area: Agro marsala (as per disciplinary 851 of 28/11/1984)

Training system: Low espalier with Guyot pruning

Harvest period: September

Winemaking: In stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature (25/26°C); Once the base wine was obtained, ethyl alcohol of wine origin was added before starting a long period of aging and storage in oak barrels that lasted over 30 years

Color: Antique golden yellow with amber reflections

Smell: Complex and ethereal bouquet, slightly herbaceous, woody and spicy hints of vanilla, cinnamon, almonds and toasted hazelnuts are distinguished.

Taste: Dry, dry, warm and enveloping, with a great structure and alcoholic character, with a pleasant return of the perceived aromatic notes, such as to make it an unforgettable product of Marsala oenology

Alcohol content: 18% vol.

Residual sugar: 10 grams/liter

Maturation in wood: 30 years in oak barrels

Maturation in bottle: Minimum 6 months

Combinations: Extraordinary meditation wine, to be enjoyed preferably with the typical dry almond sweets such as tagliancozzi, even if it goes very well with the ricotta and cream desserts of Sicilian pastry; try also with the dark chocolate of Modica and with the strong aged cheeses produced in Sicily

Serving temperature: 14/16°C

Bottle size: 500 ml