The Cellar
Marsala Superiore
The short answer
Marsala Superiore is a fortified Italian wine from Sicily, made from Grillo, Inzolia and Catarratto. It tastes nutty, dried fruit; dry to sweet and pairs best with aged cheese, almond cookies and tiramisu.
- Style
- Nutty, dried fruit; dry to sweet, Sicily
- Glass
- Small dessert-wine glass at 56°F / 13°C
- Strength
- About 18% ABV
Where it comes from
A fortified wine from western Sicily that English merchants helped popularize in the late 1700s.
What you need
- Grape: Grillo, Inzolia and Catarratto
- Region: Sicily
- Style: Nutty, dried fruit; dry to sweet
How Larry builds it
- 01
Get the temperature right. Serve at 56°F / 13°C. Pull it from the fridge a few minutes before pouring.
- 02
Pour with food. Built for the table: aged cheese, almond cookies and tiramisu.
- 03
Larry's tip. Not just for chicken Marsala. Sip the good stuff.
Larry’s rule: Not just for chicken Marsala. Sip the good stuff.
Variations worth making
Questions people ask
What food goes with Marsala Superiore?
Marsala Superiore pairs well with aged cheese, almond cookies and tiramisu.
What grape is Marsala Superiore made from?
Grillo, Inzolia and Catarratto, grown in Sicily.
What does Marsala Superiore taste like?
Nutty, dried fruit; dry to sweet.
What temperature should Marsala Superiore be served at?
About 56°F / 13°C.
What to eat with it
Pour it like Larry
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