Pellegrino – Old John 1998 – Marsala Superiore Riserva Ambra DOC, semisecco

The nose is aromatic, it offers good definition, aromatic depth and a pretty, finely tight, velvety and intense grain. It reveals notes of dried apricot, fresh date and small notes of currant, associated with touches of marmalade, crystallized melon, dried strawberries, as well as a hint of juicy walnut. The palate is beautifully juicy, fresh, round, elegant, racy and nicely coating. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of marmalade, sweet/dried orange zest and small notes of dried peach, combined with touches of sweet strawberry, as well as hints of dried apricot, tobacco, star anise and a hint of chocolate in the background. A nicely gourmand, well-built wine.