Cantine Florio
A renowned Marsala winery founded in 1833, where you can tour a cellar with a vaulted ceiling over 100 meters long and taste fortified wines
Cantine Florio was founded in 1833 by the Florio family, a Sicilian merchant dynasty, and is a leading producer of Marsala fortified wine. Tours take place in tufa-vaulted cellars more than 100 meters long, where rows of oak barrels hold wines of different vintages. Guides explain the history and grading of Marsala wine. Afterward, you can taste several wines, usually paired with local snacks. Reservations must be made in advance on the official website. English and Italian guided tours are available, and the cost is about 20–40 euros. Nearby wineries such as Pellegrino are also open for visits.
Opening hours
Reservation required; mostly closed Sundays
Nearby sights
- Marsala Old Town
- Museo Archeologico Baglio Anselmi
- Mozia (Motya)
- Stagnone Lagoon & Saline Ettore e Infersa
- Cala Azzurra
- Bue Marino
- Cala Rossa
- Favignana