Pellegrino 1880
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Marsala Vergine DOP - Riserva del Centenario - Pellegrino 1880 2000
Format: 75 cl
23,56 €
Recommended price: 27,54 €
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Technical information
Producer
|
Pellegrino 1880 |
Name
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Marsala Vergine DOP Riserva |
Variety
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Grillo, Catarratto, Inzolia |
Vintage
|
2000 |
Gradation
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19.0% |
Format
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75 cl |
 Aromatic profile |
Notes of almond, vanilla, dried fruit |
Vinification method
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Minimum aging 5 years in wooden barrels |
Region
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Sicily |
Production area
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Marsala, Sicily |
Country
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Italy |
Type
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Fortified wine |
Aging
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Minimum 5 years |
Type of cask
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Wooden barrels |
 Color |
Intense amber |
Serving temperature
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14-16°C |
Recommended consumption
|
After meal |
Pairing
|
Desserts, aged cheeses, dry pastries |
The Marsala Vergine DOP - Riserva del Centenario - Pellegrino 1880 is a prestigious wine that celebrates over a century of winemaking tradition of the famous Pellegrino winery, located in the city of Marsala, Sicily. This wine exemplifies excellence in the production of Marsala, providing a unique sensory experience, highly appreciated by sommeliers and connoisseurs around the world.
The Riserva del Centenario comes from grapes selected with extreme care and subjected to a rigorous winemaking process. It is aged in oak barrels for extended periods, which can exceed 20 years, to enrich the aromatic profile and ensure extraordinary complexity. The result is a Marsala of dark amber color, with reflections that tend towards antique gold.
On the nose, the Marsala Vergine offers intense notes of dried fruit, such as figs and plums, combined with nuances of vanilla, tobacco, and sweet spices, including caramel and nutmeg. The palate is enveloping, with an extraordinary harmony between alcoholic warmth and acidic freshness. The flavor is persistent, with a finish that reveals nuances of bitter almond and a light touch of oak.
This Marsala is ideal as a meditative wine or as it masterfully accompanies intense dishes like aged cheeses, dark chocolate, or dishes based on duck liver. Its richness and complexity also make it an excellent candidate for further aging, as it can evolve and improve over the years.
The Marsala Vergine DOP - Riserva del Centenario - Pellegrino 1880 represents an authentic symbol of luxury and quality in the landscape of Italian fortified wines, making it an indispensable element for every collector and an exclusive gift for wine lovers.
The Riserva del Centenario comes from grapes selected with extreme care and subjected to a rigorous winemaking process. It is aged in oak barrels for extended periods, which can exceed 20 years, to enrich the aromatic profile and ensure extraordinary complexity. The result is a Marsala of dark amber color, with reflections that tend towards antique gold.
On the nose, the Marsala Vergine offers intense notes of dried fruit, such as figs and plums, combined with nuances of vanilla, tobacco, and sweet spices, including caramel and nutmeg. The palate is enveloping, with an extraordinary harmony between alcoholic warmth and acidic freshness. The flavor is persistent, with a finish that reveals nuances of bitter almond and a light touch of oak.
This Marsala is ideal as a meditative wine or as it masterfully accompanies intense dishes like aged cheeses, dark chocolate, or dishes based on duck liver. Its richness and complexity also make it an excellent candidate for further aging, as it can evolve and improve over the years.
The Marsala Vergine DOP - Riserva del Centenario - Pellegrino 1880 represents an authentic symbol of luxury and quality in the landscape of Italian fortified wines, making it an indispensable element for every collector and an exclusive gift for wine lovers.
The winery
Pellegrino 1880 – Winery in Sicilia
Discover the story and wines of Pellegrino 1880.
Historic winery in Marsala (Sicily) managed by the Pellegrino family, known for producing Marsala, passito wines from Pantelleria, and a wide range of Sicilian wines.
Region:
Sicilia
Country:
Italia
Founded:
1880
Grapes:
Grillo, Inzolia, Catarratto, Grecanico, Zibibbo (Moscato d'Alessandria), Malvasia, Nero d'Avola, Nerello Mascalese, Frappato, Pinot Nero
Historic producer of Marsala and fortified wines
Production of passito wines and Moscato di Pantelleria
Family-run for decades.
Diversity of Sicilian native grape varieties
Wine tourism activities and dedicated facilities
Winery history
Le Cantine Pellegrino was founded in Marsala at the end of the 19th century. The business was started by the Pellegrino family and, over the decades, expanded through the acquisition of multiple estates and the creation of dedicated wineries. The company progressively added white and red wines, lines of passiti and a Marsala line, developing international exports while maintaining family management.
Production philosophy
Showcase western Sicily through wines that reflect its diverse local vocations; harmonize family tradition, the preservation of indigenous vineyards, and production practices oriented toward sustainability and wine tourism.
Terroir and vineyards
The reference area is the Agro Trapanese: the winery operates in Marsala and the surrounding estates, and maintains a production presence on the island of Pantelleria for Zibibbo and passito wines.
Awards and recognitions
Among the accolades cited: Single Barrel N°018 was highlighted as a “Fortified Wine Revelation”; the winery is also featured in various international mentions and competitions for its fortified and passito wines.
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