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

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Vecchio Florio Marsala Superiore 2020

Is this Marsala sweet or dry?

It is sweet, with concentrated character of dried fruit and caramel.

What food pairs well with this Marsala?

It is ideal for desserts like tiramisu and panna cotta as well as mature cheeses, and also works in cooking such as Chicken Marsala.

How long is the wine aged?

At least two years in oak, which earns it the Superiore designation.

When was the Florio family founded?

The family founded their winery in Sicily in 1833.

What is Targa Florio?

A legendary motor race founded by the Florio family in 1906.

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