Marsala Fine I.P. Ambra Secco
⏳ Drinking Window
Can be enjoyed now or stored over 1–5 years.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Aged Pecorino Cheese, Savory Mushroom Risotto, Roasted Almonds
✨ Technical Specifications
Marsala Fine I.P. (Inpasto) Ambra Secco is a classic fortified wine from Sicily produced by Sperone, a family company founded in 1911. Made primarily from indigenous white grapes such as Grillo, Catarratto, and Inzolia, it undergoes fortification with grape neutral spirits and is aged in oak casks for a minimum of one year. The 'Ambra' designation indicates its rich amber hue, while 'Secco' denotes a dry style with minimal residual sugar, offering a balanced profile of dried fruits and toasted nuts.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1911 by Antonio Sperone near Milan before establishing dedicated production headquarters in Mombaruzzo, Piedmont, Sperone is a storied family-run enterprise spanning four generations of winemaking expertise. While deeply rooted in northern Italian winemaking, the family expanded its traditional portfolio to embrace historical Italian fortified specialties crafted in Sicily. Combining generational heritage with modern cellar technology, Sperone focuses on producing classic, regionally expressive wines that balance authenticity with refined drinkability. The house is particularly celebrated for its fortified offerings, most notably its Marsala Fine I.P. Ambra Secco, known for its warm amber hue and classic notes of dried fruits, toasted nuts, and delicate wood aging.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Grillo, Catarratto, Inzolia
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
17%