{"product_id":"florio-marsala-superiore-riserva-semisecco-2015-750ml","title":"Florio Marsala Superiore Riserva Semisecco - 2015 (750ml)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"grid gap-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-center text-heading-h5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in 1833, Florio is the world’s oldest Marsala producer and one of the original pioneers that brought this singular Sicilian wine to international prominence. Marsala stands apart as Italy’s one and only traditional fortified wine—distinct from Port, Sherry, or Madeira—crafted for pure enjoyment, whether savored neat, in cocktails, or as a defining ingredient in sweet or savory cuisine. As one of the few wineries based in Marsala itself, Florio remains the leading guardian of authentic, premium Marsala, producing roughly 90% of all DOC Marsala globally using only native grapes, led by Grillo, and patient aging in quiet oak cellars by the sea, where time, oxygen, and tradition shape wines of unmistakable depth and character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-center text-heading-h5\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-body-lg text-center\"\u003ePressing of grapes with a higher sugar content, while maintaining the skin contact with must. Fermentation occurs at a controlled temperature in concrete to maintain the tannins and prepare the wine for its encounter with alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid gap-6\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-center text-heading-h5\"\u003eAging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-body-lg text-center\"\u003eAged in singular, oak casks for 7 years, moving position in the cellar along the way, followed by three months in bottle. 1.5 micron filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-body-lg text-center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/awards.decanter.com\/DWWA\/2022\/wines\/731258\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 points Decanter World Wine Awards \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-body-lg text-center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet aromas of prunes, raisins, fig compote, candied citrus peel, caramelised nuts and toffee. Very sweet with tangy acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-body-lg text-center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinous.com\/wines\/florio-semisecco-marsala-superiore-riserva\/2015\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 points Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2015 Semisecco Marsala Superiore Riserva displays a dark amber color. It lifts from the glass with cinnamon, cloves and dried black cherries. This is silky smooth with a balanced inner sweetness, mixing cocoa with baked apple and ground ginger. It finishes surprisingly fresh yet long and staining, leaving a mocha tinge and hints of brown spice. This is nicely done and beautifully balanced, finishing at 80 grams of residual sugar per liter and 19% abv. - By\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEric Guido,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJune 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/buying-guide\/florio-2015-semisco-superiore-riserva-marsala\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 points Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA warming, walnut brown pour in the glass sets the stage for honey, cooked apples, stewed apricots and figs on the nose on top of buttery, leathery undertones. The palate feels delightfully indulgent with maple syrup and French toast, brown butter and rum raisin—it almost demands a cheese pairing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"taster\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/contributor\/danielle-callegari\/\"\u003eDanielle Callegari\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":48082616025251,"sku":"FlorioSemi15","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/Florio-Marsala-Superiore-Riserva-Semisecco.webp?v=1788479546","url":"https:\/\/cellar.com\/products\/florio-marsala-superiore-riserva-semisecco-2015-750ml","provider":"Cellar.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}