In the glass
Aroma: apricot, orange blossom, honey, dried fig
Palate: candied citrus, dried apricot, honey, almond
Morsi di Luce (bites of light) is Florio's Passito di Pantelleria: sun-dried Zibibbo grapes from Pantelleria producing a sweet, honeyed wine with apricot and orange blossom aromatics.
What it pairs with
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Sicilian cannoli al cioccolato
Honeyed apricot sweetness complements the chocolate and ricotta filling of the cannoli. -
Granita di mandorla (almond granita)
The wine's honeyed citrus notes pair naturally with the sweet almond ices of western Sicily. -
Fresh fruit tarts
Orange blossom and candied citrus notes are a lovely match for fresh stone-fruit tarts.
How to serve Florio Morsi di Luce Passito di Pantelleria
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 12-14°C. Cellar temperature (12-14°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour): the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Sicilian cannoli al cioccolato, Granita di mandorla (almond granita), Fresh fruit tarts. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Cantine Florio extended its portfolio to Pantelleria in the late 1990s, producing a passito from Zibibbo under the Morsi di Luce label. The wine uses sun-dried grapes from the alberello pantesco trained vines on Pantelleria's volcanic soils, providing Florio's take on Sicily's most celebrated sweet wine appellation.
- 1999 — First Morsi di Luce Passito di Pantelleria vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Cantine Florio
- Grapes
- Zibibbo
- Classification
- Passito di Pantelleria DOC
- Oak
- No oak; stainless steel maturation
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- €18-30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1999
Frequently asked about Florio Morsi di Luce Passito di Pantelleria
What does Florio Morsi di Luce Passito di Pantelleria taste like?
On the nose, apricot, orange blossom, honey, dried fig. On the palate, candied citrus, dried apricot, honey, almond. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long, honeyed-sweet finish. Morsi di Luce (bites of light) is Florio's Passito di Pantelleria: sun-dried Zibibbo grapes from Pantelleria producing a sweet, honeyed wine with apricot and orange blossom aromatics.
When should I drink Florio Morsi di Luce Passito di Pantelleria?
Drink 3-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Florio Morsi di Luce Passito di Pantelleria?
Sicilian cannoli al cioccolato is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Granita di mandorla (almond granita) and Fresh fruit tarts. Honeyed apricot sweetness complements the chocolate and ricotta filling of the cannoli.
What grapes are in Florio Morsi di Luce Passito di Pantelleria?
The blend is Zibibbo. The wine is classified as Passito di Pantelleria DOC.