Sweet Marsala Wine

Once opened, sweet Marsala wine should be refrigerated and consumed within about 3 months for optimal flavor. Keep the bottle tightly sealed.

Use sweet Marsala in sauces for chicken, veal, or mushrooms to add a rich, complex flavor.

It's a classic ingredient in tiramisu and zabaglione.

Don't be afraid to use it in marinades; it tenderizes meat and adds a lovely sweetness.

Toast nuts in sweet Marsala for a sophisticated dessert topping.

Cream-based sauces

Mushrooms

Chicken

Veal

Desserts like tiramisu and zabaglione

Chocolate

Nuts (almonds, hazelnuts)

Using a cheap, cooking-specific Marsala (often labeled 'for cooking') in a dish where you'd normally drink the wine. These can have added salt and artificial flavors.

Over-reducing the wine in a sauce, which can make the sweetness too intense.

Storing an opened bottle at room temperature, which will cause it to spoil quickly.