Marsala Superiore Riserva Targa Riserva 1840 1998

Florio (Italy)

Grillo
Fortified Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Marsala Superiore Riserva Targa Riserva 1840 shows a deep amber yellow color and nuances of amber yellow, transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of dried fig, caramel and almond followed by aromas of date, honey, rancho, vanilla, apricot jam, leather, licorice and orange marmalade. 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 dried fig, almond and caramel. Marsala Superiore Riserva Targa Riserva 1840 ages for at least 6 years in cask followed by at least 6 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 19%
Confectionery, Almond tarts, Hard and piquant cheese
Suggested glass	14 °C (57 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)
May 2008