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Florio Terre Arse is a premium Marsala Vergine produced by the renowned Cantine Florio winery in Sicily. This exceptional Sicilian fortified wine represents Marsala DOC at its finest, crafted in the historic province of Trapani in Sicily. Marsala is, without doubt, Italy’s most famous fortified wine and was granted DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) status in 1969, establishing it as a cornerstone of Italian wine heritage.
Unfortunately, this traditional Italian spirit has perhaps become more well-known as a cooking ingredient in recent years than as a quality wine for drinking. In fact, a lot of Marsala is sold as cooking wine and is an indispensable ingredient in dishes such as chicken Marsala, risotto and veal Marsala. It is also used in a variety of Italian desserts including zabaglione and tiramisu.
However, artisanal winemakers such as Cantine Florio still make high-quality wines for drinking using traditional winemaking methods. Florio Terre Arse Marsala Vergine showcases the complexity and sophistication of this Italian wine classification, made using only the finest Grillo grapes with high sugar ripeness grown along the Mediterranean coast to the north of the town of Marsala, right alongside the “saline,” or salt pans.
After being carefully selected, the grapes are pressed and the resulting must undergoes fermentation. Once fermentation is completed, a very robust and full-bodied base wine is obtained through this meticulous wine production process. The next step involves alcohol fortification, where grape alcohol is added to the base wine to increase its alcoholic strength.
As a Marsala Vergine wine, this dry Marsala undergoes extended ageing in oak casks for at least five years, developing its distinctive amber colour and complex flavour profile with nutty and caramelised notes. This oxidative ageing process creates a sophisticated aperitif wine that serves as an excellent meditation wine.
Florio Terre Arse Marsala offers a slightly drier profile compared to its sister wine, the Florio Targa Superiore Riserva, making it perfect for discerning wine enthusiasts seeking an authentic taste of fine Italian wines.
Read more about Marsala Wines at the Fareham Wine Cellar Blog.
Old gold in colour with golden hues and great aromatic fineness, with notes of bitter almonds and burnt honey. Dry and harmonious on the palate, with a finish of vanilla and liquorice root.
Try with cured meats, mature cheeses and dried fruits.
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