Marsala Superiore Dolce, Curatolo Arini NV

Superiore Marsala has to be aged for 2 years in cask before bottling which gives it a touch more fullness than 'fine' Marsalas. This one has a dark amber colour and rich sweetness; round and soft on the palate there are notes of dried fruit, nuts and honeysuckle. It signs off with a pleasingly sweet, but clean finish.

It's the sort of thing that'll go well with chocolate based desserts.

Established in 1875 Curatolo Arini is now run by the fifth generation of Curatolos, making it the oldest family-owned Marsala producer. They are based in the town of Marsala itself at the far western tip of Sicily. While best known for their Marsala, they also make an impressive array of table wines and mainly focus on indigenous Sicilian grapes such as Nero d'Avola and Zibibbo.