Marsala Fine Ruby

Carlo Pellegrino (Italy)

Marsala (Sicily)

Pignatello, Nerello Mascalese
Fortified Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This Marsala shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of blackberry jam and black cherry jam followed by aromas of raspberry jam , strawberry jam, dried violet, vanilla and hints of pink pepper. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack, sweet and round, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry jam, strawberry jam and blackberry jam. This Marsala Ruby ages for more than one year in cask, at least 3 months in barrique and about 4 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 18%

Fruit desserts, Fruit tarts, Chocolate tarts

Suggested glass	16 °C (60 °F)
(Fortified Wines)

Issue 23, October 2004

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