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Not madeira, not marsala, but a wine from Málaga
Sol de Malaga is listed in our online shop under madeira and marsala, and that is understandable: it is a sweet fortified wine and that fits its neighbours on the shelf. But strictly speaking it does not belong there. Madeira comes from a Portuguese island, marsala from Sicily, and Sol de Malaga comes from Andalusia, in the south of Spain.
We have one bottle of it, 75 centilitres and 15 percent according to the online shop data. In the trade, Sol de Málaga is attributed to Bodegas Málaga Virgen; we have not been able to confirm that with the producer itself and therefore say no more about it than this.
Looking for a sweet wine and not sure which one? Give us a call. That is what we are here for.
The bottle we have in stock
Sol de Malaga
Sweet Spanish dessert wine. Country of origin: Spain. 75 centilitres, 15 percent according to the online shop data.
€ 14,99
What is wine from Málaga?
Málaga is a wine region in Andalusia, around the city of the same name on the Mediterranean Sea. The region is best known for sweet wine. Only two main grapes are permitted: Pedro Ximénez and moscatel, usually Moscatel de Alejandría. In addition, Doradilla, Lairén and Romé may be blended in up to thirty percent.
The sweetness comes first of all from the grape itself. The bunches are dried in the sun on reed mats for up to three weeks, which concentrates the sugars. Then fermentation is halted, with alcohol or with arrope: boiled-down, unfermented must. The wines range from dry to very sweet and have between fifteen and twenty-two percent alcohol.
Unlike sherry, which matures in Jerez, El Puerto de Santa María and Sanlúcar, Málaga matures in bodegas in the city of Málaga itself.
Málaga, Madeira and Marsala side by side
- Three sweet wines, three regions
- MálagaAndalusia, Spain. Pedro Ximénez and moscatel, dried in the sun.
- MadeiraPortuguese island in the Atlantic Ocean. Matured in warmth.
- MarsalaWestern Sicily, Italy. DOC since 1969, aged on oak.
- 15 to 22%the range in which Málaga wines sit.
All three are wines in which fermentation is stopped at a certain moment, so that sugar remains in the wine and the alcohol percentage goes up. But the result differs greatly, because the road to it differs.
Madeira owes its flavour to heat. After fortification the wine is aged warm, in heated tanks or for years in the attics of the lodges in Funchal. Through that heat and the slow oxidation it gets its characteristic taste, and an opened bottle keeps much longer than ordinary wine.
Marsala comes from the west of Sicily and matures in oak casks, without heating. The designations on the label refer to aging time (Fine, Superiore, Vergine), color (Oro, Ambra, Rubino) and sweetness (secco, semisecco, dolce).
Málaga gets its sweetness mainly from the grape: the bunches dry in the sun before they are pressed. That is a different route to the same goal.
Frequently asked questions about Sol de Malaga
Is Sol de Malaga a madeira or a marsala?
Neither. It is a sweet Spanish wine from Andalusia. In our online shop it is listed under Madeira and Marsala, because by type it is closest to those neighbours.
How many bottles of Sol de Malaga does ’t Bockje have in stock?
One type, immediately available: the 75 centilitre bottle with 15 percent alcohol.
What is wine from Málaga?
Wine from the region around the city of Málaga in Andalusia, best known for sweet wine. The permitted main grapes are Pedro Ximénez and moscatel. The bunches are dried in the sun for up to three weeks, after which fermentation is stopped with alcohol or with boiled-down must.
Is Málaga the same as sherry?
No. Both come from Andalusia, but they are different regions with different rules. Sherry matures in Jerez, El Puerto de Santa María and Sanlúcar; Málaga matures in bodegas in the city of Málaga.
What do you drink Sol de Malaga with?
It is a dessert wine, so it is usually served after the meal. If you would like to know what we recommend it with, give us a call; we would rather tell you in person than write something generic about it.
Does ’t Bockje also ship Sol de Malaga abroad?
Yes. We ship to around forty countries. Email info@bockje.nl if you want to know whether your country is included.
Order, collect or drop by
- In stock in our shop at Brink 2 in Bathmen
- Available to order online and have delivered, including abroad
- Order online or collect in Bathmen
- Personal advice via 0570 541 278 or info@bockje.nl
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 09.00–18.00, Saturday 09.00–17.00. Closed Monday and Sunday
Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18.
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Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18
- Tuesday to Friday 09.00 – 18.00
- Saturday 09.00 – 17.00
- Monday and Sunday closed