Vecchio Florio Marsala Superiore DOC - Cantine Florio

Vecchio Florio is born from a blend of very ripe Grillo and Cataratto grapes

This Sicilian wine comes from a blend of Grillo and Cataratto grapes aged for 30 months.

It is a Marsala Superiore that goes well with classic desserts, but can also be paired with aperitifs and dried fruit.

Over time it has received several awards, in 2013 and 2014 it received the 90 from Wine Advocate and the Oscar for quality/price from Berebene by Gambero Rosso.

At sight it presents an amber color accompanied by gold reflections.

It opens with a characteristic bouquet with hints of raisins and vanilla.

On the palate it is full, warm, with an elegant background of bitter almonds and raisins.

DATA SHEET

TYPE Fortified wine

CLASSIFICATION DOC Marsala Superiore

HARVEST Manual, at advanced maturation after the second ten days of September

VINIFICATION Pressing of grapes with a high sugar content to pass the precious substances contained in the skins into the must. Controlled temperature fermentation and preparation of tanning with the addition of mistella, cooked must and wine distillate to the wine obtained.

MATURATION It matures for almost three years in oak barrels and vats of different capacities. One of the secrets of quality Marsala is ageing, which is why Vecchioflorio matures in oak barrels of different capacities for at least 30 months, 6 months longer than required by the specifications.

AGING At least 2 months in the bottle

ALCOHOL CONTENT 18.0% by vol

SUGAR RESIDUE 38 - 39 g/l

SERVING TEMPERATURE As an aperitif 8°-10°C For dessert and for meditation 14°-16°C

FOOD COMBINATIONS As an aperitif, it goes well with medium-aged cheeses, toasted almonds and bottarga. It is also a classic dessert wine excellent with sweets and dried fruit.

STORAGE METHOD In a cool and not excessively humid environment, protected from light

DURATION Marsala Classico which, if stored in suitable cellars, has practically no time limits

75 cl bottle