These are fortified wines from the western tip of Sicily As with Sherry and Madeira the flavour comes from oxidation The various quality levels for Marsala are Fine - the lowest level, 1 year of ageing and 17% alcohol; Superiore - 2 years of ageing and 18% alcohol; Superiore Riserva - 4 years of ageing; Vergine - This is the highest quality, it cannot have concentrated must added, and must be aged in wood for a minimum of 5 years and Vergine Riserva - These wines are dry and somewhat austere, they are aged in wood for a minimum of 10 years and usually served as an aperitif
These are fortfied wines from the western tip of Sicily As with Sherry and Madeira the flavor comes from oxidation The various quality levels for Marsala are Fine - the lowest level, 1 year of aging and 17% alcohol; Superiore - 2 years of aging and 18% alcohol; Superiore Riserva - 4 years of aging; Vergine - This is the higest quality, it cannot have concentrated must added, and must be aged in wood for a minimum of 5 years and Vergine Riserva - These wines are dry and somewhat austere, they are aged in wood for a minimum of 10 years and usually served as an aperitif
Italy's most famous fortified wine is produced on the Island of Sicily and usually contains about 17% to 20% alcohol The better Marsalas such as Marsala Superiori and Marsala Vergini or Solera are comparable to Sherry
A fortified Italian wine, Marsala is used as a dessert wine or after-dinner drink, and is often used in cooking Recipe: Chicken Marsala Also see: Marsala Wine & Winery Guide
Is a caramel flavored fortified wine It is named after the city from which it came and is the most popular dessert wine in Italy It is made with partially fermented grape juice, grape syrup and alcohol Marsala is aged in oak casks for 4 months (Fine Marsala, sweet), 2 years (Superiore Marsala, sweet) and 5 years (Vergine Marsala, dry) Marsala is golden brown and is produced in Sicily Sweet Marsala is best enjoyed 5 to 10°C (41 to 50°F) in a sherry glass, as a cocktail or with dessert Dry Marsala is best enjoyed 8 to 12°C (46 to 54°F) in a sherry glass, as a cocktail or in the preparation of Scallopini Marsala (an Italian veal dish) Back to index
This is Italy's most famous fortified wine It features a rich, smoky flavor that ranges from sweet to dry Sweet Marsala is used as a dessert wine Dry Marsala is often used as an apértif (a light, alcoholic drink appetizer)
marsala
Hyphenation
Mar·sa·la
Turkish pronunciation
märsälı
Pronunciation
/märˈsälə/ /mɑːrˈsɑːlə/
Etymology
[ mär-'sä-l& ] (noun.) 1806. Marsala, town in Sicily.