Marsala Superiore Riserva Ambra Dolce

Marsala Superiore Riserva Ambra Dolce

Wines

Ambra Marsala is always a sweet, fortified wine. For for Superiore Riserva, the minimum amount of aging is 4 years. 44 months of the 48 must be in barrel. Intorcia is aged over 30 years in oak casks! As barrel aging goes up, so does the flavor profile. More aging also allows for more interesting food pairings.

Appellation: Marsala Superiore Riserva DOC

Type: Sweet, fortified wine

Varietal: Grillo

Producer: Intorcia

Region: Marsala, Sicily

Wine Details:

Tasting Notes:

Color: Deep Amber.

Bouquet: Intense and spicy.

Taste: Rich, deep, and sweet. There is a savory characteristic and balanced acidity which balance harmoniously making the mouthfeel clean and inviting.

Alcohol: 19%.

Serving Suggestion: Regularly served at a 20°C (68°F) it is also delightful chilled.

Pairing: Optimal pairing with any type of pastry, in particular Torta di mandorle e ricotta. Wonderful when served with marbled and ripe cheeses. Excellent with dried fruit. A perfect dessert wine. A serious meditation wine.

Vinyard Notes:

Vineyard: Marsala, Sicilia.

Viticulture: Average age of productive vines is 10-years old.

Winemaking Notes:

Harvested: Early September.

Aging: Over 30 years in oak casks.