Paolo Lazzaroni & Figli Marsala Sweet
Paolo Lazzaroni & Figli Marsala Sweet is a Marsala Fine I.P. Ambra Dolce at 17% ABV in a 750mL bottle — a white blend of Catarratto, Grillo, and Inzolia from Sicily's Marsala DOC, aged about a year in oak — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 17% vol (importer sell sheet; some retailers list 17.5% — confirm on label)
- Size: 750mL
- Grapes: Catarratto, Grillo, Inzolia
- Grade: Marsala Fine I.P. Ambra Dolce — minimum 1 year oak aging; dolce = over 100 g/L residual sugar
- Style: amber (ambra) from mosto cotto; rich, sweet, fortified
- Origin: Marsala DOC, Trapani, Sicily, Italy — produced for Paolo Lazzaroni & Figli (Saronno); imported by Laird & Co., Scobeyville, NJ
Sicily's Sweet Fortified Classic, the Amaretto Maker's Way
Paolo Lazzaroni & Figli is best known as the historic amaretto house of Saronno — but its Marsala comes from where Marsala must come from: the DOC zone around Trapani in western Sicily, where Catarratto, Grillo, and Inzolia grapes meet mosto cotto (cooked must) for the amber color and fortification for the 17% strength. The Fine grade spends about a year in oak, long enough to build walnut-and-caramel depth while keeping the fruit generous. Explore more from Paolo Lazzaroni & Figli, or browse the store's dessert wines for fortified alternatives.
Tasting Notes
Caramel and dried apricot over toasted hazelnut and brown sugar, with the oxidative warmth of a year in oak. Lusciously sweet but balanced — dolce-grade richness with a clean, nutty finish.
How to Enjoy
Pour 2–3 oz slightly cool or at room temperature after dinner. Classic with biscotti, almond pastries, blue cheese, or dark chocolate — or splash it into tiramisu for the authentic Sicilian touch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Marsala Fine Ambra Dolce" mean?
Marsala Fine is the entry DOC grade — minimum one year in oak. Ambra (amber) describes the color from mosto cotto; dolce means sweet, over 100 g/L residual sugar.
Is Marsala Sweet a dessert wine?
Yes — at 17% ABV and dolce sweetness it is made for dessert courses, cheeses, and after-dinner sipping.
What is the ABV?
17% per the US importer's sell sheet (some retailers list 17.5%).
How long does it keep after opening?
As a fortified wine it keeps well — cork it and store cool, and it will hold for weeks.
Sweet Sicily in a glass: order Paolo Lazzaroni & Figli Marsala Sweet online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.