Marsala Superiore DOP Garibaldi Sweet Fortified Wine - Alagna Vini

Traditional Marsala, aged over time and rich in character

Marsala Superiore Garibaldi Dolce by Alagna Vini is a classic expression of one of Sicily's most historic wines. It is made from a blend of Grillo, Catarratto, and Inzolia, enriched with cooked must and wine alcohol, then aged for at least two years in large oak barrels kept in the winery's historic tuff caves.

Time gives the wine its distinctive oxidative character, developing intense aromas, remarkable softness, and extraordinary persistence. Rich yet elegant, this is a Marsala made for the end of a meal, but also one to savour slowly on its own, discovering its complexity sip after sip.

The winemaker's notes

"Marsala is one of the most important wines in the history of Italian winemaking and deserves to be rediscovered. I like this Garibaldi Dolce because it combines intensity and elegance: it is wonderful with chocolate desserts, but also simply enjoyed slowly at the end of dinner."

— Yuri Stefani

Why we chose it

We chose this Marsala because it represents an authentic expression of the historic Marsala tradition.

The long aging in oak gives the wine complexity, depth, and its characteristic oxidative character, while the addition of cooked must contributes a distinctive bittersweet richness. The result is a generous and enveloping Marsala with remarkable persistence.

The territory

Marsala can only be produced in Marsala and the surrounding municipalities of western Sicily, a territory shaped by sunshine, Mediterranean winds, and the influence of the sea.

The warm, breezy climate favours the full ripening of the grapes, while the traditional aging process in large oak barrels allows the wine to develop the complex oxidative aromas that have made Marsala famous around the world.

The winery

Founded in 1946, Alagna Vini is one of the historic wineries of Marsala. The estate has long specialised in Marsala and other wines rooted in the traditions of western Sicily.

Inside the winery's traditional tuff caves, large oak barrels provide a cool and protected environment where the wines can mature slowly over time, developing depth and aromatic complexity.

The Angileri line brings together wines that represent the character and heritage of the Marsala territory.

Technical sheet

Denomination: Marsala Superiore Garibaldi Dolce DOC

Type: Sweet fortified wine

Grape varieties: Grillo, Catarratto, and Inzolia

Region: Sicily

Production area: Marsala and Mazara del Vallo

Training system: Marsalese bush vine and spurred cordon

Vinification: Blend of Sicilian white wines with the addition of cooked must and wine alcohol

Aging: Minimum 2 years in large oak barrels in tuff caves

Alcohol content: 18.5% vol.

Residual sugar: Approximately 100 g/l

In the glass

Color

Intense amber with elegant mahogany reflections.

Aroma

Intense and enveloping, with aromas of dark chocolate, dried fruit, figs, caramel, honey, and sweet spices, accompanied by the characteristic complexity of oxidative aging.

Taste

Full-bodied, warm, soft, and velvety, with a rich yet balanced sweetness. The cooked must contributes a distinctive bittersweet nuance, while the long aging brings depth and remarkable persistence. The finish is long, warm, and lingering.

Food pairings

Perfect with:

• Sicilian cannoli

• Sicilian cassata

• Dark chocolate desserts

• Dry pastries

• Aged cheeses

• Blue cheeses

• As a meditation wine

Serving temperature

10–12 °C

Serve slightly chilled to enhance its aromatic complexity while maintaining its richness and balance.