Marsala is a fortified wine produced in the region surrounding the Italian city of Marsala in Sicily. Made from a blend of Grillo, Inzolia and Cataratto grapes this Marsala Superiore secco, dry, is aged for at least 2 years in casks kept in an underground cellar that ensure perfect ageing conditions.
Marsala Superiore not only is a meditation wine or pair perfectly mature cheeses, but it can accompany rich main courses, this is a proper wine, check our authentic Italian
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The Alagna family has been growing grapes and making wine for over 75 years, for this reason they were awarded the “Marchio Storico”, historical brand, from the Italian government.
The winery extend for about 50 hectares of land in different plots in the municipalities of Marsala, Mazara, Trapani and Salemi where the native grapes are cultivated. From Zibibbo to Nero d'avola, from Grillo to Catarratto and Inzolia, grapes that are used to produce the famous Marsala in all its styles, the lesser known Cremovo and still wines.
The Alagna family has been making wine respecting tradition and the environment, minimizing the environmental impact, and the cellar, obtained from ancient tuff quarries, is open to all wine lovers.