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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Aciditylow
Sweetnessoff dry
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 15 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninLow acidityOff DryMedium-Long, Soft, Sweet-Spiced finish

Aroma: caramelised orange, dried apricot, vanilla, light wood

Palate: sweet dried fruit, soft tannin, caramel, light oxidative

Florio's accessible everyday Marsala Superiore Semisecco: the classic Marsala for cooking and casual drinking, with soft caramelised-fruit character and gentle oxidative notes.

What it pairs with

  • Vitello tonnato Marsala's caramelised sweetness and oxidative character complement the tuna-veal combination.More wines for fish →
  • Tiramisu Marsala is a traditional tiramisu ingredient; drinking it alongside deepens the flavour experience.More wines for dessert →
  • Saltimbocca alla romana The wine's herb and caramel notes bridge the sage-wrapped veal in a classic Roman preparation.

With cheese

Piacentinu Ennese Our pick Piacentinu runs from mildly to more intensely peppery, with light saffron notes. An off-dry Marsala Superiore, with dried apricot, caramel and a gentle oxidative edge, softens the pepper and echoes the saffron.

How to serve Florio Marsala Superiore Semisecco

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 12-14°C. Cellar temperature (12-14°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a small fortified-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Vitello tonnato, Tiramisu, Saltimbocca alla romana. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The standard Marsala Superiore represents the everyday accessible tier in the Florio range - the Marsala most associated in kitchens across Italy and beyond. The Semisecco style bridges the dry Vergine and sweet styles, producing the versatile off-dry character most associated with the Marsala name internationally.

  1. 1833Marsala wine production begins at Florio; the Superiore becomes the commercial staple
  2. 1880Marsala Superiore becomes the most exported Italian wine after Chianti

Facts

Producer
Cantine Florio · visiting guide
Grapes
Grillo (80%), Catarratto (20%)
Classification
Marsala Superiore DOC
Oak
Minimum 2 years in large Slavonian oak barrels
ABV
18.0%
Price
€12-20 at retail
Drinking window
3-15+ from vintage
First vintage
1950

Frequently asked about Florio Marsala Superiore Semisecco

What does Florio Marsala Superiore Semisecco taste like?

On the nose, caramelised orange, dried apricot, vanilla, light wood. On the palate, sweet dried fruit, soft tannin, caramel, light oxidative. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, low acidity with a medium-long, soft, sweet-spiced finish. Florio's accessible everyday Marsala Superiore Semisecco: the classic Marsala for cooking and casual drinking, with soft caramelised-fruit character and gentle oxidative notes.

When should I drink Florio Marsala Superiore Semisecco?

Drink 3-15+ from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Florio Marsala Superiore Semisecco?

Vitello tonnato is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tiramisu and Saltimbocca alla romana. Marsala's caramelised sweetness and oxidative character complement the tuna-veal combination.

What grapes are in Florio Marsala Superiore Semisecco?

The blend is Grillo (80%), Catarratto (20%). The wine is classified as Marsala Superiore DOC.

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