Florio Sweet Marsala

VecchioFlorio Marsala Superiore Sweet is Truly Authentic Marsala, originating from DOC Marsala in Sicily, Italy. The Florio Winery in Marsala looks out towards the bright sea of western Sicily, wrapped by the energy of the winds and brushed by a salty tang from the waves. This 18% ABV fortified wine is warm and round with an elegant background of dried fruit and raisins. Sitting at 300 meters in altitude in red, sandy soil, the grapes are cultivated in vertical shoot positioning trellised vines with 5,000 plants per hectare, and then pressed with a higher sugar content to maintain the skin contact with must. Fermentation occurs at a controlled temperature to maintain the tannins and prepare the wine for the addition of “mistella,” cooked must and wine distillate. Maturation takes place in oak casks for at least 24 months inside the vast, breathtaking, and silent Florio cellar. As the original brand that put Marsala on the global map in the 1800s, Florio has both pioneered and perfected a premium, distinctly versatile range that’s made to savor, whether you're sipping or simmering.