In the glass
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
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Dried almond and pistachio biscotti
The wine's almond-hazelnut notes pair seamlessly with Sicilian nut-based pastries. -
Mild aged Pecorino
Dry oxidative character and medium body balance the mild tanginess of sheep's-milk cheese. -
Foie gras terrine
The wine's oxidative complexity and dry fortification are a classic match with rich foie gras.
How to serve Florio Terre Arse Marsala Vergine
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 12-14°C. Cellar temperature (12-14°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small fortified-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 2000 — Terre Arse introduced as the mid-tier Florio dry Marsala expression
Facts
- Producer
- Cantine Florio
- 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 seamlessly 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.