NV Marsala Superiore Riserva, Curatolo Arini

• Style: Fortified, Medium-Sweet
• Taste: Toasted almond, spice, dried fruit, velvety richness
• Food: Blue cheese, soft creamy cheese, chocolate desserts
• Occasion: Weeknight, Sunday lunch, meditative sipping
• Serve: Crystal glass, room temperature or chilled

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

One pour explains why Marsala commands respect. Burnished gold and amber, it arrives with measured richness—not the over-sweetened caricature many expect, but genuine refinement. Toasted almond takes centre stage, flanked by cloves and cinnamon spice that linger without overpowering. Dried fruit characters layer through the middle, supported by a velvety, full-bodied structure that carries through to a long, gently spicy finish. The blend—65% Grillo, 25% Catarratto and 10% Inzolia—combines Sicily's native whites into something far greater than the sum of its parts. At 18% ABV and medium-sweet, it holds the balance between indulgence and restraint.

The Winery — Curatolo Arini

Founded in 1875 by Vito Curatolo Arini and now run by the family's fifth generation, this is the oldest family-owned house in the style still in existence. Consultant winemaker Alberto Antonini brings his expertise to every vintage, blending Sicily's natural richness with the freshness that distinguishes truly great fortified wines. After a decade in oak—a combination of Slavonian, French and American cooperage—each bottle reflects winemaking that respects the raw material without overwhelming it. Cool fermentation in stainless steel precedes the patient maturation that defines this Riserva. Sicily's favourable climate ensures consistency in quality across every release.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This Riserva works beautifully alongside creamy cheeses, dried figs, or hazelnut-based desserts. Blue cheese and chocolate-rich desserts find ideal partners in its spiced, full-bodied warmth. Equally at home as a meditation glass at day's end, it rewards slow sipping and contemplation. Whether you're exploring our Marsala selection or venturing deeper into Sweet Wine territory, this sits among the finest expressions we've found. Serve in a crystal glass at room temperature or lightly chilled. Vegetarian and vegan friendly.