Curatolo Arini, Marsala Riserva 2012 is a quality Marsala wine made in the traditional way. This Marsala is dry (secco) in style, with 28g/l residual sugar and has all the characteristics of a quality traditional Marsala with notes of bitter almonds, sultanas and vanilla.

On the palate, it is smooth and elegant and rich in body with intense flavours of dried fruit and nuts and a long, dry finish. This Superiore Riserva is rich and concentrated with notes of dates, sultanas and toasted almonds and a long, smooth finish.

About the Producer

Established in 1875 by Vito Curatolo Arini, the winery is now run by the fifth generation of the Curatolo family, making it the oldest family-owned Marsala producer. Alberto Antonini is the consultant winemaker and his influence is evident in the wines, combining the richness that Sicily can easily provide with the freshness only someone with Alberto’s experience can retain.

Thanks to the favourable climate in Sicily, consistency in quality can be assured from vintage to vintage.

The Marsalas, still made in the traditional way, are true to tradition and make a great alternative to Sherry. The stunning art-deco label was designed by Ernesto Basile, a famous Palermo architect in the latter part of the 19th century. The Marsala Fine is an expressive dry style with delicious notes of dried citrus and toasted almonds. The Marsala Superiore uses base wines made from the native Sicilian grapes Grillo, Inzolia and Catarratto fortified with white grape spirit and aged for five years in cask. The Riserva is only made in the best vintages and undergoes a similar ageing process, resulting in a rich, aromatic and heady wine. The Marsala Vergine Riserva, similarly produced in only the best vintages, sees a longer ageing process that lasts almost 25 years. As a result of this, it has beautiful length and complexity.