{"product_id":"marsala-superiore-dop-garibaldi-vino-liquoroso-dolce-alagna-vini","title":"Marsala Superiore DOP Garibaldi Sweet Fortified Wine - Alagna Vini","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTraditional Marsala, aged over time and rich in character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarsala Superiore Garibaldi Dolce\u003c\/strong\u003e by Alagna Vini is a classic expression of one of Sicily's most historic wines. It is made from a blend of \u003cstrong\u003eGrillo, Catarratto, and Inzolia\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTime 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe winemaker's notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"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.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cstrong\u003eYuri Stefani\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy we chose it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe chose this Marsala because it represents an authentic expression of the historic Marsala tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe territory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarsala can only be produced in \u003cstrong\u003eMarsala and the surrounding municipalities of western Sicily\u003c\/strong\u003e, a territory shaped by sunshine, Mediterranean winds, and the influence of the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe winery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in \u003cstrong\u003e1946\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAlagna Vini\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the winery's traditional \u003cstrong\u003etuff caves\u003c\/strong\u003e, large oak barrels provide a cool and protected environment where the wines can mature slowly over time, developing depth and aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAngileri\u003c\/strong\u003e line brings together wines that represent the character and heritage of the Marsala territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marsala Superiore Garibaldi Dolce DOC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet fortified wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grillo, Catarratto, and Inzolia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sicily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marsala and Mazara del Vallo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraining system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marsalese bush vine and spurred cordon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend of Sicilian white wines with the addition of cooked must and wine alcohol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 2 years in large oak barrels in tuff caves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18.5% vol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 100 g\/l\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the glass\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense amber with elegant mahogany reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense and enveloping, with aromas of dark chocolate, dried fruit, figs, caramel, honey, and sweet spices, accompanied by the characteristic complexity of oxidative aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSicilian cannoli\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSicilian cassata\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark chocolate desserts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry pastries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged cheeses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue cheeses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a meditation wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eServing temperature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10–12 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe slightly chilled to enhance its aromatic complexity while maintaining its richness and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinaria Nave de Oro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53427384713482,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/2495\/6170\/files\/marsala-superiore-garibaldi-dolce-doc-angileri-alagna.jpg?v=1784917338","url":"https:\/\/vinarianavedeoro.it\/en\/products\/marsala-superiore-dop-garibaldi-vino-liquoroso-dolce-alagna-vini","provider":"Vinaria Nave de Oro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}