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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessoff dry
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityOff DryLong, Golden-Almond, Warming finish

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

  • Torrone di mandorle siciliano (Sicilian almond nougat) Golden-almond notes in the wine pair perfectly with Sicily's beloved almond nougat.More wines for dessert →
  • Fruit and nut pastries The wine's warming sweetness and dried-fruit notes are a natural companion for nut-based pastries.More wines for dessert →
  • Fresh strawberries with ricotta cream The wine's golden sweetness and gentle acidity match the combination of fresh fruit and creamy ricotta.More wines for cheese →

With cheese

Piacentinu Ennese Our pick Piacentinu runs from mildly to more intensely peppery, with light saffron notes. An off-dry Marsala Superiore, with dried apricot, caramel and a gentle oxidative edge, softens the pepper and echoes the saffron.

How to serve Marco De Bartoli Marsala Superiore Riserva Oro

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 12-14°C. Cellar temperature (12-14°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a small fortified-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1982First 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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