92
points
Cantine Florio 2002 Morsi di Luce Zibibbo (Sicilia)
You’ll detect toast, caramel and crème brûlée backed by dried fruits and honey and a dense, viscous consistency in the mouth. It represents what Italians refer to as a “meditation wine” because you’ll want to let it linger in your glass.
— M.L.
(2/1/2006)
91
points
Cantine Florio 1997 Baglio Florio White (Marsala)
Aged, refined and evolved, this Marsala Vergine shows the renewed potential of one of southern Italy’s most historic wines. Powerful, determined and high in alcohol, it shows resin, tar, candied fruit and butterscotch with loads of intensity and thrust.
— M.L.
(12/15/2011)
91
points
Cantine Florio 2008 White (Passito di Pantelleria)
Ripe fruit, dried apricot, candied fruit and sweet caramel open the nose of this amber-colored dessert wine. The wine imparts a thick, chewy mouthfeel, with loads of apricot sweetness and honey-coated almond on the finish.
— M.L.
(7/1/2012)
90
points
Cantine Florio 1991 Targa Riserva White (Marsala)
Packaged in a special 170th anniversary bottle, this Marsala opens with a dark amber color, adds luscious depth and finishes long. It delivers flavors of candied fruit, marron glacé, brown sugar and dark vanilla bean.
— M.L.
(4/1/2012)