Ostinato Fine Ambra Marsala Dolce, Sicily, Italy

Delicious, balanced, and refined, Ostinato Fine Ambra Dolce is a sweet Marsala produced using traditional methods that are now rare in the appellation, especially for Fine expressions. This wine starts with an 'alto grado' base wine made from late-harvest, low-yielding Grillo, Inzolia, and Catarratto old vines. The higher natural ABV means less reliance on fortification and more expression of Marsala’s indelible terroir. Extended aging beyond the minimum Fine requirements produces a Marsala with deep vinous character.

Product Details:

• Wine: Ostinato Fine Ambra Marsala Dolce
• Producer: Baglio Baita Alagna
• Region: Sicily, Italy
• Variety: Grillo, Inzolia, Catarratto
• Alcohol: 17.0%
• Aging: Extended beyond minimum Fine requirements
• Storage Unopened: Keep indefinitely, store vertically at 50-59ºF
• Storage Once Opened: Keeps for 4-6 months at 55-64ºF
• Serving Suggestion: Serve at 59-64ºF, 2-3 oz. pour

Sensory Description:

A sophisticated flavor profile featuring tamarind, grilled apricot, and orange zest, complemented by white chocolate, vanilla, and roasted almond. Additional layers include cinnamon, tobacco, and mace, all tied together with a hint of sea salt, accentuated by the warm, dry Scirocco wind.

Winemaker's Background:

Founded in the early 1940s by Giuseppe Alagna, Baglio Baita Alagna is a distinguished producer in Marsala. With nearly 50 hectares under vine in the Marsala, Marzara, and Salemi communes, it is one of the few producers that still manage their own vineyards. Third-generation winemaker Ercole Alagna continues to produce 'alto grado' Marsala from late-harvest, low-yielding old vines, emphasizing organic practices without irrigation. The winery, featuring classic baglio-style architecture over medieval grottos, stands as a testament to traditional Marsala wine production.

Serving Suggestions:

This Marsala is ideal for enhancing classic Italian desserts like Tiramisu, Zabaglione, Cassata Cake, or Cannoli, where its rich, sweet characteristics are essential. It also pairs excellently with blue-veined cheeses such as Gorgonzola, or can be enjoyed with cookies and coffee cake. Alternatively, explore its use in cocktails or in crafting exceptional desserts.

Enjoy Ostinato Fine Ambra Marsala Dolce for its exquisite craftsmanship and the embodiment of Sicilian winemaking tradition, perfect for both sipping and culinary use.