Melillo Marsala Fine I.P. Dry NV (1L) Limari Valley

Melillo Marsala Fine I.P. Dry NV (1L) Limari ValleyAuthentic Marsala Wine originated and is still produced in the area around the Northeast coast of Sicily. Three grape varieties are used; the Inzolia, Grillo and Cataratto. Actually Marsala was popularized around 1760 almostby accident when John Woodhouse, an English Wine Merchant, shipped some of his light table wine from Sicily. Before the barrels left the island Woodhouse added some brandy to each cask to brace the Marsala for the voyage to London.

The soils are poor and the Mediterranean climate allows to produce concentrated and well balanced grapes

An attractively deep purple wine

delicious and very drinkable

a better control of vigor and an improved quality of harvest

Critic Ratings

When poured

cold cut platters and mixed tapas

elegant and highly structured with incredible depth through a persistent mineral finish

they can reach astonishing levels of richness

rich and exceptionally balanced with beautiful intricacies waiting to be discovered

spices (vanilla and coconut) and a liquorice undertone

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