Floriovo Originale
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Enjoy upon release; stays stable for several years after opening when chilled.
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Tiramisu, Cannoli Siciliani, Sabayon over berries
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Born from Cantine Florio's seaside cellars in Marsala, Floriovo Originale is a historical Sicilian fortified aromatized specialty. Crafted from traditional Sicilian white grapes, the base wine is fortified and infused with natural egg yolk extracts and delicate flavorings, a practice pioneered in the 19th century to create restorative, flavor-dense fortified drinks. The barrel aging in historic coastal cellars imparts subtle oxidized wood and salty sea air nuances, enriching the wine's aromatic complexity with layers of toasted almonds, warm pastry cream, and dried Mediterranean fruits.
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Founded in 1833 by the visionary entrepreneur Vincenzo Florio, Cantine Florio is an iconic landmark of Sicilian winemaking located in Marsala, along the island's sun-drenched western coast. Renowned for pioneering the production and global promotion of premium Marsala, the estate ages its fortified wines in legendary, cool tufa cellars exposed to humid Mediterranean breezes. Florio's uncompromising commitment to traditional oxidative aging techniques yields complex, richly nuanced wines that span dry to sweet styles, as well as classic aromatized expressions like Floriovo Originale. Today, the winery remains an enduring symbol of Italian heritage, capturing the unique maritime terroir and centuries-old fortified wine tradition of Sicily.