Curatolo Arini Marsala

Curatolo Arini Marsala represents one of the oldest continuously family-run Marsala houses in Sicily. This fortified wine combines Sicilian heat, Mediterranean winds and oxidative cask ageing to create a rich, nutty and caramel-accented style.

Unlike generic cooking marsala, Curatolo Arini produces true Marsala for drinking — smooth, layered and elegant, with flavours of dried fruit, toffee, citrus peel and warm spice. Balanced sweetness (or dryness, depending on style) is supported by freshness and savoury complexity, making the wine suitable for sipping, desserts, and the kitchen alike.

Founded in 1875, Curatolo Arini is the oldest Marsala producer still run by its founding family. Their labels retain the striking Art Nouveau design created in the early 20th century, while production remains rooted in traditional Sicilian methods.

Grapes are sourced from Western Sicily’s coastal vineyards, where sun exposure and sea breezes naturally concentrate fruit. Aged in oak casks using Marsala’s unique solera-style fractional ageing, Curatolo Arini maintains a legacy of craftsmanship that has helped preserve Marsala as a fine fortified wine rather than just a cooking ingredient.

Style: Marsala (typically Superiore Dolce or Superiore Secco depending on bottling)

Region: Marsala, Sicily, Italy

Producer: Curatolo Arini (est. 1875)

Grape Varieties: Traditional Sicilian grapes such as Grillo, Catarratto, Inzolia, and occasionally Perpetuum blends
Vinification: Base wine fortified with grape spirit; aged oxidatively

Maturation: Aged in oak casks using traditional Marsala solera-style ageing

Appearance: Deep amber or golden with copper reflections

ABV: ~17–18%