MARSALA SUPERIORE SECCO S.O.M. ALAGNA

Marsala is a historic fortified wine. It was invented by a British merchant (John Woodhouse) in 1773, who managed to export it worldwide thanks to his relationship with Admiral Nelson, who bought large quantities for his fleet.
Later, it became one of the first Italian appellations of origin.
It is a Sicilian wine characterised by its aroma, obtained through long aging in large oak barrels of at least 10,000 litres. During this process, part of the wine evaporates year after year, and small quantities of air enter the barrel, giving it its characteristic aroma. Currently, it can only be produced, aged and bottled in the city of Marsala and neighbouring municipalities.

Vinícola Alagna, specialised mainly in the production of Marsala wines, offers four styles: Marsala Vergine, Marsala SOM, Marsala Fine and Marsala Superiore Garibaldi Dolce.

Marsala Secco S.O.M. is a superior quality wine and the subject of the best distinctions, excellent after dinner, served at a temperature between 15 and 20°C. As an aperitif, it is ideal with cured cheeses, and should be served between 8º and 10° C.

Grapes: Grillo, Catarratto and Inzolia

Growing region: Western Sicily

Training system: Marsala vineyards in bush or espalier, dry-farmed

Colour: Typical amber

Aroma: Ethereal and intense

Flavour: full-bodied, persistent, with a bittersweet note from the cooked must

Production process: blend of white Sicilian grapes, 2% cooked must,
with the addition of alcohol from wine raw materials, aged
for a minimum period of 2 years in old oak barrels, in tuff cellars.

Characteristics: Can be stored for several years. Even after opening,
it maintains its organoleptic characteristics over time.

Sugar content: 20 g/l

Alcohol content: 18% vol.

Pairing: spicy foods, cured meats and aged cheeses.

Awards

2025 – 2 triscele Guida ai vini di Sicilia

2025 – 2 VITI – PROSIT

2025 – 87 PUNTI – GUIDA PROSIT

2025 – 4 DIAMANTI – DI WINE TASTE

2024 – 90 punti (rosso) Wine hunter award

2024 – un cuore – Merum

2023 – 16,5 punti (Distinguished) – Jancis Robinson

2023 – Premio qualità prezzo – Gambero Rosso – Bere bene 2024

2023 – 90 punti – (Rosso) – Wine hunter award

2022 – Silver medal – Concours mondial de bruxelles

2022 – 83 punti – Luca maroni

2022 – 16,5 punti (Distinguished) – Jancis Robinson

2021 – 83 punti – Luca Maroni

2020 – 3 Viti – Vitae Magazine

2020 – 93 punti – Wine Hunter Award Merano

2018 – 89 punti – WineHunter Merano

2017 – 2 Bicchieri – Gambero Rosso

2017 – 3 diamanti e 1 stella – Di Wine taste