Curatolo Arini Marsala Superiore Dolce
A sweet white fortified wine with rich dried fruit, honey, and nutty notes, perfect with cheese
Curatolo Arini Marsala Superiore Dolce from Sicily, Italy, is a delightful sweet fortified white wine crafted from Grillo, Inzolia, and Catarratto grapes. Aged for five years in a blend of Slavonian, French, and American oak, it develops a dark amber hue and a complex bouquet of dried figs, almonds, honey, and vanilla. On the palate, it is round and soft, offering fresh notes of dried fruit, nuts, and honeysuckle, culminating in a pleasant, sweet, and clean finish. This versatile wine is perfect as an aperitif or paired with mature cheeses and desserts. It is also suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
75.0CL , 18.0% ABV , Vintage:
Vinification
The grapes were destemmed and transferred to stainless-steel tanks for pre-fermentation maceration. Fermentation took place in stainless-steel vats at a controlled temperature of 20-25C° for one week, with frequent délestage. The wine was fermented to dryness and remained in tank for a further seven days on the skins to maximise tannin extraction. The wine was then fortified up to 18%, before it was racked to a mixture of Slavonian casks, French and American oak barriques and tonneaux for maturation, where it remained for five years.
Flavour profile
This delightful sweet fortified white wine, aged for five years in oak, presents a complex bouquet of dried figs, almonds, honey, and vanilla. On the palate, it is round and soft, offering fresh notes of dried fruit, nuts, and honeysuckle, culminating in a pleasant, sweet, and clean finish.
Serving recommendation
Serve chilled at 12-14°C to best appreciate its rich, sweet profile.