Targa Florio Superior Marsala Semi-dry Reserve DOC 2006

Targa Florio Marsala Superiore Riserva Semi-dry from Grillo grapes

Marsala Targa comes from a careful selection of Grillo grapes and ages for seven years in Slavonian oak barrels to express an exceptional product, warm and soft like velvet, with an elegant aftertaste of dried fruit.

With a bright amber color with topaz reflections, it is pronounced on the nose with distinct hints of dates, apricot and stewed plums

Perfect meditation and dessert wine but surprising served cold as an aperitif in combination with unexpected raw materials, such as avocado and blue cheeses.

For this marsala, which re-proposes the characteristics of the historic Riserva Florio of 1840, the selection of the most suitable grapes begins immediately after the harvest and is determined by the search for that richness that will allow the marsala to refine for a long time.

At least 7 years in oak barrels with a capacity of 1,800 liters and then for over a year in ancient 300-liter barrels. A unique processing method and aging capacity, which make Marsala a decidedly out of class product.

AWARDS: 93 | Wine Advocate

Two Red Glasses | Gambero Rosso Italian Wines Guide

92 | Falstaff

87 | Vinous

Judges' Selection Medal Style - Fortified | TEXSOM

DATA SHEET

TYPE: Fortified wine

CLASSIFICATION: DOC Marsala Superiore Riserva

TERRITORY OF ORIGIN: Coastal strip of the municipalities of Marsala, Petrosino and hinterland of the province of Trapani

VARIETY: Grillo

SOIL: Not very fertile, siliceous and rich in red soils with a superficial aquifer

ALTITUDE: Coastal less than 50 meters above sea level

VINEYARDS: Typically grown with Marsala sapling with a density of at least 5,000 plants per hectare

CLIMATE: Insular with rainy and mild winters and hot and dry summers

HARVEST: Manual, at advanced ripening in the second and third week of September

VINIFICATION: Pressing of grapes with a high sugar content to pass the precious substances contained in the skins to the must. Fermentation at a controlled temperature and preparation of the tanning with the addition, to the resulting wine, of mistella, cooked must and wine distillate.

MATURATION: At least 7 years in oak barrels with a capacity of 1,800 liters and subsequent refinement for over a year in ancient 300-liter barrels

AGING: At least 2 months in the bottle

ALCOHOL CONTENT: 19.0% by vol

RESIDUAL SUGAR: 70 g / l

SERVING TEMPERATURE: As an aperitif 10 ° C - For dessert and meditation 16 ° - 18 ° C

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Excellent as an aperitif with blue cheeses such as fresh gorgonzola. Perfect for meditation and in combination with desserts such as dry pastries and dried fruit.

STORAGE: In a cool and not excessively humid environment, away from light

DURATION: If stored in suitable cellars, it has practically no time limits

FORMATS: Bottle of 50 cl

FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 1982 harvest evolution of the OGS reserve (Old Golden Syracuse) born in the 19th century