Vecchio Florio

An Italian house from Sicily that has defined Marsala wine since the mid-1800s. Vecchio Florio carries the name of one of the families who put Marsala on the world map in its heyday, when the wine was shipped to courts and cargo holds across Europe. Today it's an overlooked gem for anyone willing to look beyond the sweet dessert-wine classics.

Vecchio Florio Marsala Superiore 2020 Italian Sweet Fortified Wine 75 cl 18%

Item no.: 22227865480-6745

Vecchio Florio Marsala Superiore 2020 is a classic Italian fortified wine from Sicily, made in the traditional Marsala style with a focus on depth, sweetness and elegance.
Expert's Description
Vecchio Florio Marsala Superiore 2020 is a Fortified Wine from Sicily, Italy, with an alcohol content of 18%. The Florio family founded their winery in 1833 and has since made Marsala one of Sicily's most famous products. This "Superiore" edition is aged for at least two years in oak, giving the wine a rich and rounded character. The palate is concentrated and harmonious, with a pleasant sweetness balanced by a lightly salted, wine-like undertone - a hallmark of quality Marsala.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Dried fruit, caramel, nuts and a hint of vanilla from the oak ageing on the nose.
Palate
Sweet, warm and full-bodied on the palate with concentrated, harmonious character.
Finish
The finish is lightly salted with a wine-like undertone.
Serving & Food Pairing
Serve at 12-14°C in a fortified wine glass. Ideal for desserts, especially tiramisu, panna cotta and almond cakes, as well as mature cheeses - it also works excellently in classic Italian recipes like Chicken Marsala.
Specifications
Name: Marsala Superiore
Producer/Winery: Vecchio Florio
Region/Country: Marsala, Sicily, Italy
Appellation/Classification: Marsala Superiore DOC
Vintage: 2020
ABV: 18%
Size: 75 CL
Oak-aged: At least 2 years in oak
Serving temperature: 12-14°C
Decanting recommended: No
Glass type: Fortified wine glass
Flavour Profile
Sweet · Full-bodied · Caramel · Nutty
Did You Know?
The Florio family was behind the legendary Targa Florio motor race from 1906, which brought international attention to the family's Marsala and made the Florio name known far beyond Sicily's borders.
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22,75

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Vecchio Florio Marsala Superiore Italian Dry Fortified Wine 75 cl 18%

Item no.: 22227865480-67093-0288

Vecchio Florio Marsala Dry is a classic, dry Marsala with roots dating back to 1833, when the Florio family founded their winery in Sicily.
Expert's Description
Vecchio Florio Marsala Dry Superiore is a Fortified Wine from Sicily, Italy, with an alcohol content of 18%. Here the Florio family began producing the iconic, oxidised fortified wine that has since become one of the island's most famous products and a natural alternative to both sherry and Madeira. The Florio name became further known in the 1900s, when the family was behind the legendary Targa Florio motor race, which brought both prestige and international attention to the Marsala.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Full and aromatic on the nose with notes of nuts, prunes, vanilla and dried fruit - classic hallmarks of a well-aged Marsala.
Palate
Harmonious and elegant on the palate with a dry, nutty profile and lightly spiced undertones, even though the aromas can seem sweet.
Finish
The finish is rounded and warm.
Serving & Food Pairing
Serve at 12-14°C in a fortified wine glass. Can be enjoyed on its own, used in cooking or served with mature cheeses and desserts with nuts and dried fruit.
Specifications
Name: Marsala Dry Superiore
Producer/Winery: Vecchio Florio
Region/Country: Marsala, Sicily, Italy
Appellation/Classification: Marsala Superiore DOC
ABV: 18%
Size: 75 CL
Serving temperature: 12-14°C
Decanting recommended: No
Glass type: Fortified wine glass
EAN no.: 8004730000950
Flavour Profile
Dry · Nutty · Oxidative · Spiced
Did You Know?
The Florio family was behind the legendary Targa Florio motor race, which from 1906 ran through the mountains of Sicily and became one of the world's oldest and most prestigious motor races - a success that simultaneously brought international attention to the family's Marsala.
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22,75

1pcs.
19,75EUR

About Vecchio Florio

Vecchio Florio is an Italian house from Sicily, one of the most historic producers of Marsala wine. For the newcomer, Marsala is an overlooked category deserving more attention than just being a cooking wine. For the collector, Vecchio Florio matters because the Florio family historically helped turn Marsala into an international success on par with port and sherry, before the category lost ground in the 20th century.

History & Background

The house was founded in 1832 by the Florio family, who in the 1800s built an entire trading empire around Marsala wine, exporting to courts and cargo holds across Europe. The Florio name helped shape the wine's international reputation, before the house later became part of larger spirits and wine conglomerates.

Production & Style

The wine is made mainly from the Grillo grape variety and fortified, following the classic Marsala method from Sicily.

Signature Style

Sweet, Nutty, Full-Bodied
The flavour is full-bodied and sweet, with nutty and caramel-like notes.

Facts

Producer	Vecchio Florio
Founded	1832
Region	Sicily
Country	Italy
Pronounced	VEK-kio FLO-rio
Owner	Duca di Salaparuta Group (Illva Saronno)
Grape variety	Grillo (Marsala DOC)
Official website	cantineflorio.com

Like Vecchio Florio? You should also try:

Lustau Sherry, Blandys Madeiravin and Dalva Portvin.

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