Tasting notes:

Like the rest of the Florio Marsalas, this wine is based on Grillo with support from Catarratto, Inzolia and Damaschino, often in field blends. Deep tawny-hued with a green rim, the bouquet displays dried prunes, raisins and dates with forest honey, caramel, milk chocolate and roasted coffee beans. Really rather sweet, but well-structured with lively acidity and silky tannins, the palate flavours are accented by a mélange of kitchen spices (cinnamon, cardamom, white pepper, mace). Complex, layered and long, the wine would pair well with a chocolate dessert and Madagascar vanilla ice cream.  (Patricia Stefanowicz MW)