This is ALA
Antico Liquorvino Amarascato by Duca di Salaparuta from Sicily. First produced
in 1920s, ALA is made with selected Sicilian red wines which have been aged in
barrels for years and then flavoured with a fine infusion of morello cherry
leaves. I had tried this as a digestif a number of times at the conclusion of
KCCWS dinners. Varying between a deep garnet with a hint of ruby to a definite
tawny colour, it was sweet with vine fruits, hints of meat, almond and acid on
the nose. The palate was sweet and raisiny with an acid finish that was
variously described (by me on different occasions) as citric or with a hint of
almonds. Some suggested it to accompany chocolates. Well, I might give that a
try.
This is the last entry in this series on flavoured wines. However, writing this series has inspired me to look at wine based drinks, such as mulled wine and wine cups. I have also prepared vin d'orange at Xmas whilst in the UK. That sound like another series for the blog will soon be born.
This is the last entry in this series on flavoured wines. However, writing this series has inspired me to look at wine based drinks, such as mulled wine and wine cups. I have also prepared vin d'orange at Xmas whilst in the UK. That sound like another series for the blog will soon be born.
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