Marsala Superiore Riserva Targa Riserva 1840 1997
Florio (Italy)
Marsala (Sicily)
Grillo
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Marsala Superiore Riserva Targa Riserva 1840 shows a deep amber yellow
color and nuances of amber yellow, transparent. The nose denotes intense,
clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of fig jam,
caramel and almond followed by aromas of rancho, apricot jam, vanilla,
honey, orange marmalade, date, licorice and leather. The mouth has good
correspondence to the nose, an alcoholic and sweet attack, however
balanced, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is
persistent with flavors of fig jam, date and almond. Marsala Superiore
Riserva Targa Riserva 1840 ages for at least 6 years in cask followed by at
least 6 months of aging in bottle.
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Alcohol: 19%
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Confectionery, Almond tarts, Hard and piquant cheese
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Suggested glass |
14 °C (57 °F) |
(Bodied and Mature White Wines) |
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1997 |
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1998 |
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May 2008 |
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1999 |
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November 2009 |
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2001 |
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April 2012 |
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