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Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.
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Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: dried apricot, golden raisin, almond, vanilla
Palate: dried stone fruit, caramel, roasted almond, gentle oxidative
De Bartoli's Marsala Superiore Riserva Oro is an approachable 5-year expression: lighter oxidative weight than the 10-year Riserva but with the estate's characteristic Grillo purity and a golden-almond character that bridges the aperitivo and dessert register.
What it pairs with
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Torrone di mandorle siciliano (Sicilian almond nougat)
Golden-almond notes in the wine pair perfectly with Sicily's beloved almond nougat. -
Fruit and nut pastries
The wine's warming sweetness and dried-fruit notes are a natural companion for nut-based pastries. -
Fresh strawberries with ricotta cream
The wine's golden sweetness and gentle acidity match the combination of fresh fruit and creamy ricotta.
How to serve Marco De Bartoli Marsala Superiore Riserva Oro
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 12-14°C. Cellar temperature (12-14°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small fortified-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Torrone di mandorle siciliano (Sicilian almond nougat), Fruit and nut pastries, Fresh strawberries with ricotta cream. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Marsala Superiore Riserva Oro is De Bartoli's 5-year version of the Marsala DOC range, providing an accessible introduction to the Samperi style at a shorter ageing period than the 10-year expression. Introduced in the early 1980s to fill a mid-tier position, it uses the same Grillo from the Samperi estate but with a shorter barrel tenure.
- 1982: First De Bartoli Marsala Superiore Riserva Oro vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Marco De Bartoli · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grillo
- Classification
- Marsala Superiore Riserva DOC
- Oak
- Minimum 5 years in old Slavonian oak barrels at Samperi
- ABV
- 18.5%
- Price
- €25-40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-20+ from vintage
- First vintage
- 1982
Frequently asked about Marco De Bartoli Marsala Superiore Riserva Oro
What does Marco De Bartoli Marsala Superiore Riserva Oro taste like?
On the nose, dried apricot, golden raisin, almond, vanilla. On the palate, dried stone fruit, caramel, roasted almond, gentle oxidative. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long, golden-almond, warming finish. De Bartoli's Marsala Superiore Riserva Oro is an approachable 5-year expression: lighter oxidative weight than the 10-year Riserva but with the estate's characteristic Grillo purity and a golden-almond character that bridges the aperitivo and dessert register.
When should I drink Marco De Bartoli Marsala Superiore Riserva Oro?
Drink 5-20+ from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Marco De Bartoli Marsala Superiore Riserva Oro?
Torrone di mandorle siciliano (Sicilian almond nougat) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Fruit and nut pastries and Fresh strawberries with ricotta cream. Golden-almond notes in the wine pair perfectly with Sicily's beloved almond nougat.
What grapes are in Marco De Bartoli Marsala Superiore Riserva Oro?
The blend is Grillo. The wine is classified as Marsala Superiore Riserva DOC.
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