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Marsala Pellegrino Secco Superiore DOC Ambra "Horatio" 75cl
PellegrinoFortified wine 75 cl 18.0% vol Notes of almond, honey, dried fruit
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Technical information
- Producer
- Pellegrino
- Type
- Fortified wine
- Format
- 75 cl
- Gradation
- 18.0%
- Aging
- Minimum 2 years
- Aromatic profile
- Notes of almond, honey, dried fruit
- Ingredients
- Zibibbo grape, other local grapes
- Type of cask
- Large wooden barrels
- Variety
- Zibibbo
- Color
- Amber
- Consumption
- Aperitif, dessert, pairing with aged cheeses
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The Marsala Pellegrino Secco Superiore DOC Ambra "Horatio" stands out for its richness and elegance, typical of the best Marsala wines. This wine, bottled in 75cl containers, comes from the renowned Pellegrino cellars, known for their dedication to quality and Sicilian winemaking tradition.
The "Horatio" features an intense amber color, with golden reflections that illuminate the glass. On the nose, complex notes of dried fruit such as figs and plums are detected, enriched by hints of vanilla and sweet tobacco. On the palate, the Marsala shows a perfect balance between moderate sweetness and a pleasant freshness, making it surprisingly dry compared to other Marsala wines.
This wine is produced through meticulous vinification methods, including controlled temperature fermentation and long aging in oak barrels, which give it those distinctive notes of maturity and complexity.
Ideal as an aperitif or to accompany aged cheeses and meat-based dishes, the Marsala Pellegrino Secco Superiore DOC Ambra "Horatio" is also an excellent choice for preparing culinary recipes that call for a robust and aromatic wine. A refined classic that should not be missing from the selection of any enthusiast of Italian wines.
Family-owned company
Pellegrino (Cantine Pellegrino / Carlo Pellegrino & C.)
SicilyItalySince 1880
- Historic Marsala company with a declared origin in 1880
- Wide Marsala production (including ambra, oro, rubino, Soleras and reserves such as 'Old John' and 'Horatio')
- Production of local traditional liqueurs (e.g. Cremovo - egg-based Marsala, Amaro Batò)
- Presence of a commercial catalog and official shop with technical sheets for many references
Specialities
- Sicilian amaro
- Marsala DOC
- fortified wines
- Pantelleria wines
- white and red wines
The story
Ageing
Raw materials
- native grapes (e.g. Grillo, Catarratto, Inzolia, Nero d'Avola)
- medicinal herbs and essences (for the amaro)
Representative products
- Amaro Pellegrino Batò 70cl
- Marsala Pellegrino Cremovo Lilibeo 100cl
- Marsala Pellegrino Fine Rubino Dolce (Nero d'Avola)
- Marsala Pellegrino Dolce Superiore DOC Garibaldi 75cl
- Marsala Pellegrino Dolce Superiore DOC Oro 50cl
- Marsala Pellegrino Secco Superiore DOC Ambra "Horatio" 75cl
- Marsala Pellegrino Secco Superiore S.O.M. DOC 50cl
- Marsala Pellegrino Vergine Soleras 75cl
- Marsala Pellegrino Semisecco Doc Italia Particolare 75cl
- Marsala Pellegrino Semisecco Riserva DOC Ambra 1998 75cl