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Marsala Superiore Secco DOC 'SS1516' 2016 (750 ml.) Florio
The Marsala Superiore Secco “SS1516” 2016 from Florio is made from pure Grillo grapes, harvested at perfect ripeness in the second half of September in the coastal vineyards of Marsala. This Marsala Secco Superiore is born on sandy soils battered by sea winds. The winemaking involves fermentation with indigenous yeasts and the addition of wine alcohol to stop the fermentation, preserving structure and verticality. The wine ages from December 15, 2016, in the only 15DAG barrel made of Allier oak, in the historic Cantina Garibaldi, just 134 meters from the sea. After over 8 years of maturation, it reveals a tense and dry profile, with notes of dried fruit, medicinal herbs, fine spices, and a salty touch. Limited and numbered edition, it is perfect with aged cheeses, oysters, bottarga or as a meditation wine.
- Product Category
- Sweet Wines
- Denomination
- Marsala DOC
- Grape variety / Raw material
- cricket
- Vintage or Cuvée
- 2016
- Format
- 750 ml.
- Nation
- Italy
- Region
- Sicily
- Alcohol Content
- 18% vol.
- Service Temperature
- 14° - 16° C.
- Recommended Glass
- Small open goblet
- Gastronomic Pairings
- Seafood - Crustaceans - Mollusks, Sweets and Desserts, After Dinner - Meditation
- Allergens
- Contains sulfites (sulfites refer to sulfur dioxide that is added to wine to preserve it, thanks to its disinfectant, antioxidant, and stabilizing action)
FLR-MARSALA-SUPERIORE-SECCO-2016
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Florio
The history of the Florio winery has its roots back in 1833, when Vincenzo Florio, a man of vision and courage, decided to embark on an oenological journey that would indelibly mark the history of Sicilian wine. Situated in the splendid setting of Sicily, a land of contrasts and wild beauty, Florio is more than just a winery: it is a symbol of tradition and innovation that has conquered palates worldwide thanks to its Marsala.
Marsala, a fortified wine that bears the name of the city where it was born, is an authentic oenological gem that encapsulates the essence of Sicily. The gentle hills and mild climate of the island offer the ideal conditions for the cultivation of Grillo and Catarratto grapes, native varieties that give Marsala its unique and unmistakable character. The Florio winery stands out for a production that follows traditional methods, respecting the rhythms of nature and enhancing every nuance of the Sicilian terroir.
Every bottle of Florio Marsala is a symphony of aromas and flavors: from the warm and enveloping tones of dried fruit and vanilla to the spicy and balsamic notes that enhance its complexity. It is a wine that can adapt to multiple occasions, from solitary meditation to the conviviality of a meal with company, and it manages to amaze with its versatility.
Let yourself be captivated by the timeless charm of Florio wines and discover on Vino45 the authentic expression of Marsala: a journey between past and present, between land and sea, in a sip of pure Sicily.
Address:
Via Vincenzo Florio, 1 - 91025 Marsala (TP), Italy
Color: clear and brilliant amber, with intense golden reflections that denote evolution and long aging in wood. The visual density is significant but not opulent, showing a coherence between structure and freshness.
Bouquet: complex and penetrating. It opens with notes of dried fruit – particularly toasted almond and walnut – followed by hints of medicinal herbs like rosemary and dried sage. Spicy accents of white pepper and cinnamon emerge, intertwined with a briny and iodine touch, reflecting the influence of the sea and the proximity of Cantina Garibaldi to the coast.
Taste: dry, tense, and vertical, with a crisp and salty attack. The sip is supported by a surprising freshness for the type, accompanying a broad yet slender structure. The wood notes are perfectly integrated and give way to returns of fine spices, candied citrus, and an elegant bitter finish. The persistence is very long, with a clean and clear finish that invites contemplation.
Overall Rating: 87/100
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THE WINE
The Marsala Superiore Secco “SS1516” 2016 by Florio is made from pure Grillo grapes, harvested at perfect ripeness in the second half of September from the coastal vineyards of Marsala. This Dry Superior Marsala is born on sandy soils battered by sea winds. The winemaking process involves fermentation with indigenous yeasts and the addition of grape alcohol to stop fermentation, preserving structure and verticality. The wine ages from December 15, 2016, in the unique barrel 15DAG made of Allier oak, in the historic Cantina Garibaldi, just 134 meters from the sea. After over 8 years of maturation, it reveals a tense and dry profile, with notes of dried fruit, medicinal herbs, fine spices, and a salty touch. Limited and numbered edition, it pairs perfectly with aged cheeses, oysters, bottarga or as a meditation wine.
THE COMPANY
Founded in 1833 by Vincenzo Florio, the Cantine Florio of Marsala overlook the sea of western Sicily. Surrounded by the energy of the winds, made savory by the sea, the Cantine welcome, beautiful and silent, the oak woods where the Marsala Florio ages in an apparently motionless movement. Hundreds of barrels, casks, and small barrels, each with its own story, breathe the sea through the tuff floor, in the high nave where scents and architectures blend. In this wonderful place, where the Sicilian idea of beauty is distilled, winemaker Tommaso Maggio, through the skillful use of space, time, and oxygen, creates Marsala in its many organoleptic forms.