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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 8 to 30 years from vintage.

vintage8 yrs30 yrs32 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong, Oxidative, Almond-Hazelnut finish

Aroma: walnut, dried apricot, hay, almonds

Palate: dried fig, hazelnut oil, rancio, light coffee

Terre Arse (burnt lands - a reference to Marsala's sun-scorched landscape) is Florio's dry-style Marsala Vergine mid-tier: oxidative, nutty and almond-driven, without the full intensity of the Riserva.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Caciocavallo Palermitano Our pick Dry Marsala Vergine is full-bodied and oxidative, with walnut, hazelnut and dried fig and no sweetness. It sets that nuttiness against the piquant, flaky paste of an older caciocavallo, a savoury rather than sweet pairing.

How to serve Florio Terre Arse Marsala Vergine

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. Dried almond and pistachio biscotti, Mild aged Pecorino, Foie gras terrine. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Terre Arse was introduced to fill a mid-tier position in the Florio dry Marsala range, sitting between the standard Vergine and the Riserva. The name honours the Marsala landscape's distinctive sun-bleached, heat-scorched quality that defines the terroir of the Grillo grape.

  1. 2000Terre Arse introduced as the mid-tier Florio dry Marsala expression

Facts

Producer
Cantine Florio · visiting guide
Grapes
Grillo
Classification
Marsala Vergine DOC
Oak
Minimum 7 years in large Slavonian oak barrels
ABV
18.0%
Price
€30-50 at retail
Drinking window
8-30+ from vintage
First vintage
2000

Frequently asked about Florio Terre Arse Marsala Vergine

What does Florio Terre Arse Marsala Vergine taste like?

On the nose, walnut, dried apricot, hay, almonds. On the palate, dried fig, hazelnut oil, rancio, light coffee. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long, oxidative, almond-hazelnut finish. Terre Arse (burnt lands - a reference to Marsala's sun-scorched landscape) is Florio's dry-style Marsala Vergine mid-tier: oxidative, nutty and almond-driven, without the full intensity of the Riserva.

When should I drink Florio Terre Arse Marsala Vergine?

Drink 8-30+ from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Florio Terre Arse Marsala Vergine?

Dried almond and pistachio biscotti is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Mild aged Pecorino and Foie gras terrine. The wine's almond-hazelnut notes pair well with Sicilian nut-based pastries.

What grapes are in Florio Terre Arse Marsala Vergine?

The blend is Grillo. The wine is classified as Marsala Vergine DOC.

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