Product Overview
Winery's Notes
"Since 1880, Pellegrino has been transforming Grillo and Catarratto grapes into legendary Marsala in its historic cellars, surrounded by barrels and silence. Marsala 1985? An elite reserve, almost 40 years of history to be savoured without haste. A Marsala of exceptional quality, designed for those who appreciate the true art of time. A blend of intensity and depth in a bouquet of honey, orange, vanilla and candied fruit. A treasure to collect, to savour slowly, to enjoy to the last drop."
Varietal Composition: Grillo and Catarratto (percentages not specified)
Appellation: Marsala DOC
Aging: Over 48 months in 80hl and 50ho oak barrels, with at least 6 months in barrique.
93 Points - Wine Enthusiast
"A coppery, chocolate brown Marsala which features aromas of bergamot, coffee, bitter dark chocolate and walnuts, while the palate is defined by rich mocha and candied citrus, before an herbaceous nuttiness pushes back on the finish." -DC, 12/1/25
91 Points - Wine Advocate
"The 1985 Marsala Superiore Riserva Ambra Semisecco opens to a beautiful amber color with copper highlights and a bright sense of luminosity within. The semisecco style adopted here highlights the marine, brimstone and mineral notes that have been so beautifully preserved in this carefully aged fortified wine. This Marsala Superiore spends a quarter of a century in large oak casks inside the historic cellars of Cantine Pellegrino. Aromas include caramel, honey and candied fruit and the alcohol clocks in at a determined 18%. This is an atypical wine, but one that offers a glimpse into one of Sicily’s most important wine traditions. It’s almost impossible to put a drinking window on a wine that is built to withstand time. Drink 2014-2040. " -ML, 4/29/14
