Donna Franca is a blend of Marsala aged from 15 to 30 years in oak barrels. Cantina Florio has always been synonymous with great Marsalas.
Thanks to time and care, this blend lights up with a particular topaz color, accompanied by some amber reflections.
On the palate it is rich in hints of spices, candied fruit, caramel and bitter almond.
50 cl bottle
€53.33 / lt
Contains: 0,75 Lt (€53.33 / Lt)
Tax includedThis Sicilian fortified wine comes from a blend of Marsalas matured separately and aged for 15 to 30 years.
It expresses great levels of elegance and complexity, thanks to the union of Marsala with a great taste.
Over time he has received many awards, in 2019 he came 6th in the BIWA "Best 50 Italian Wines", in 2018 he came 12th in the same ranking, he won the IWSC Gold Medal Best in Class, he received 3 stars from the guide "The wines of Veronelli", very high ratings from Wine Advocate and Wine Enthusiast, in short, a truly award-winning wine.
At sight it presents a topaz color accompanied by intense amber reflections.
It opens with an intense and complex bouquet, where there are hints of apricot in syrup and dates accompanied by spicy notes.
On the palate it is full, warm, velvety with a vanilla base. The hints of spices and candied fruit stand out very well, with caramel and bitter almond in the finish.
50 cl bottle
DATA SHEET
TYPE: Fortified wine
CLASSIFICATION: Marsala Controlled Designation of Origin
HARVEST: Manual, at advanced maturation in the second and third week of September
VINIFICATION: Pressing of grapes with a high sugar content and contact with the skins for approximately 12 hours. Firm pressing of the crushed grapes to pass the precious substances contained in the skins into the must. Slow fermentation and, in spring, preparation of the tanning by adding mistella, cooked must and wine distillate to the wine obtained.
MATURATION: Marsala blend aged from 15 to 30 years in oak barrels
AGING: At least 6 months in the bottle
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 19.0% by vol
SUGAR RESIDUE: 93.0 g/l
SERVING TEMPERATURE As an aperitif 12° - 14° C For dessert and for meditation 15° - 16° C
FOOD COMBINATIONS Excellent for meditation and paired with desserts. Try it as an aperitif with blue cheeses.
STORAGE METHOD In a cool and not excessively humid environment, protected from light
DURATION If stored in suitable cellars, it has practically no time limits
FORMATS 50 cl bottle
FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION 2007 harvest, evolution of the Aegusa reserve created in the 19th century
Data sheet
Specific References
Donna Franca is a blend of Marsala aged from 15 to 30 years in oak barrels. Cantina Florio has always been synonymous with great Marsalas.
Thanks to time and care, this blend lights up with a particular topaz color, accompanied by some amber reflections.
On the palate it is rich in hints of spices, candied fruit, caramel and bitter almond.
50 cl bottle
