Cantine Pellegrino 1880 Marsala Vergine Soleras DOP

This is a dry Marsala Vergine DOP from Cantine Pellegrino 1880, made from grillo, catarratto and inzolia picked in the second half of September at advanced ripeness. Fermentation is temperature controlled and is stopped by fortifying with pure wine alcohol. It ages by the traditional Soleras method for over five years in oak casks of 100, 80 and 50 hectolitres, blended with Marsala from other years. The colour is a deep gold. The nose offers toasted almond and hazelnut, dried fruit and spice. The palate is long and firm, dry, with good acidity and an almond finish.