Marsala Superiore S.O.M. Secco, Martinez

MARSALA SUPERIORE S.O.M. SECCO

D.O.C.

Quality Assurance

Controlled designation of Origin “Marsala” - Law 851 from 28.11.1984ù

Grape Variety

Blend of Grillo, Catarratto, Inzolia

ABV (%Vol)

18%

Sugar Residue (%Vol)

3%

Vinification

Hand-picked ripe grapes with high sugar level, soft pressing, fermentation and preparation of the concia, with the addition of mistelle and alcohol to the wine obtained

Ageing

More than two years in oak casks of various sizes

Refinement

In stainless steel for around three months

Formats

37.5 cl and 75 cl bottles

Duration

If stored away from heat and light sources, the wine will keep for an unlimited period and will continue to improve over time

Storage Method

After being opened, if the bottle is sealed again using a bottle stopper and stored in a dry place, away from heat and light sources, it will keep well for a number of months

Pairing

finish: as an excellent aperitif together with mature, hard cheeses, Parmesan and dried fruit; and at the end of the meal with biscuit-like petits fours or tarts

Recommended Serving Temperature

With savoury dishes 8-10 °C. - With sweet dishes 14-16 °C

Description

In the Marsala Martinez range, the taste of the Marsala Superiore Secco lies between the driest Marsala Vergine and the Superiore Dolce. Alcohol and mistelle, an element responsible for the balance and smoothness of this kind of Marsala, are added to the wine during the concia process, which is the stage when the type of Marsala being produced is defined. The ageing process then begins in oak casks where the wine is in contact with the air for a number of years, developing its characteristic oxidative bouquet