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Marsala DOC Vergine Riserva 'VR3911' 2011 (750 ml.) Florio
Marsala Vergine Riserva “VR3911” 2011 by Florio is crafted from late-harvest Grillo grapes, grown in the sandy, sea-swept vineyards of Marsala. Vinified without the addition of alcohol, in line with the traditional Vergine method, it has aged since October 3rd, 2011 in a single 16SAG Allier oak cask, housed in the historic Cantina Garibaldi, just 124 meters from the sea. After over 13 years of aging, it reveals a vibrant, fresh and intensely salineprofile, with a dry, taut tannin. On the nose, it expresses an elegant balance of coastal and citrus blossom notes, enriched by hints of dried fruit, spices, and blond tobacco. A limited and numbered edition, ideal with blue cheeses, bottarga, foie gras, or as a meditative wine.
- Product Category
- Sweet Wines
- Designation
- Marsala DOC
- Grape / Raw material
- grillo
- Aging Class
- Reserve
- Vintage or Cuvée
- 2011
- Size
- 750 ml.
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- IT - Sicily
- Alcohol Content
- 19% vol.
- Service Temperature
- 14° - 16° C.
- Suggested Glass
- Calyx small open
- Special Features
- Historical Vintages, Limited Edition
- Food Matches
- Aged Cheese, Sweets and Desserts, After Dinner - Meditation, Great Events
- Allergens
- Contains sulphites (by sulphites we mean the sulphur dioxide that is added to wine, to preserve it, thanks to its disinfectant, antioxidant and stabilizing action)
FLR-MARSALA-VERGINE-RISERVA-2011
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The history of the Florio winery has its roots in the distant 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. Located 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 all over the world thanks to its Marsala.
Marsala, a fortified wine that bears the name of the city where it was born, is an authentic oenological jewel that captures 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 its production that follows traditional methods, respecting the times of nature and enhancing every nuance of the Sicilian terroir.
Each bottle of Marsala Florio is a symphony of aromas and flavors: from the warm and enveloping tones of dried fruit and vanilla, to the spicy and balsamic hints that enhance its complexity. It is a wine that can adapt to multiple occasions, from solitary meditation to the conviviality of a lunch with friends, and that manages to amaze with its versatility.
Let yourself be won over by the timeless charm of Florio wines and discover the authentic expression of Marsala on Vino45: 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: intense, bright and deep amber gold, with coppery reflections that recall the long controlled oxidation and prolonged aging in wood.
Bouquet: layered aromatic depth, dominated by hints of toasted hazelnut, bitter almond, blond tobacco, licorice root and sweet spices such as cloves and nutmeg. Then emerge iodine and marine notes, typical of maturation a few meters from the sea, together with touches of toasted cereals and noble wood, perfectly fused in a complex and austere olfactory framework.
Taste: dry and vertical, with a decisive and vibrant entry. The structure is solid but agile, supported by a saline tension and a finely chiselled tannic texture. The sip evolves with breadth and depth, leaving a long savory persistence in the finish, with returns of spices, dried fruit and an elegant bitterness.
- Gambero Rosso: 97/100 “Meditation Wine of the Year”
Overall Rating: 97/100
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THE WINE
Marsala Vergine Riserva “VR3911” 2011 by Florio is crafted from late-harvest Grillo grapes, grown in the sandy, sea-swept vineyards of Marsala. Vinified without the addition of alcohol, in line with the traditional Vergine method, it has aged since October 3rd, 2011 in a single 16SAG Allier oak cask, housed in the historic Cantina Garibaldi, just 124 meters from the sea. After over 13 years of aging, it reveals a vibrant, fresh and intensely salineprofile, with a dry, taut tannin. On the nose, it expresses an elegant balance of coastal and citrus blossom notes, enriched by hints of dried fruit, spices, and blond tobacco. A limited and numbered edition, ideal with blue cheeses, bottarga, foie gras, or as a meditative wine.
THE COMPANY
Founded in 1833 by Vincenzo Florio, the Cantine Florio of Marsala overlook the sea of western Sicily. Wrapped in the energy of the winds, made sapid by the sea, the Cellars welcome, beautiful and silent, the oak woods where the Marsala Florios refine in an apparently immobile movement. Hundreds of barrels, vats and caratelli, each with its own story, breathe the sea through the tuff floor, in the high naves where perfumes and architecture mix. In this wonderful place, where the Sicilian idea of beauty is distilled, the oenologist Tommaso Maggio, through the wise use of space, time and oxygen, creates Marsala in its many organoleptic forms.