PELL MARSS
FORTIFIED WINE DOC, MARSALA
GRAPE VARIETY: Grillo, Catarratto and Inzolia
TERRITORY OF ORIGIN: Inland of Marsala and Mazara del Vallo.
TERROIR: Soil composition: medium-textured, clayey soil Altitude: from a few metres to about 100 metres above sea level. Climate: Mediterranean, mild winters, limited rainfall, very hot and windy summers.
VINIFICATION AND AGEING: Harvest period from mid-September, at an advanced phase of ripening. Vinifi cation at 20°-22°C. Fermentation is stopped by adding rectifi ed spirit. Th en cooked grape must is added. Aging for over 48 months in 80hl and 50hl oak barrels, with at least 6 months in barrique.
TASTING NOTES
Colour: intense amber.
Aroma: pleasant notes of apricots and carob with delicate scents of thyme and black pepper.
Palate: full and warm, with notes of apricots and candied fruit.
PAIRING
Traditional: All Sicilian pastries with ricotta and pastry creams.
Unconventional: brown sugar frosted quinces wrapped in Sicilian black swine ham.
Serve at 12°-14° C.
| Denomination | DOC |
|---|---|
| Grape used | Grillo, Catarratto e Inzolia |
| Category | Dessert Wines |
| Region | Sicily |
| Brand | Cantine Carlo Pellegrino |
| Vintage | 1998 |
| Alcohol | 18° |
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