The impressive house of Florio continues, virtually alone, to carry the torch of quality among the once great Marsala producers of Sicily's western tip. The winery is still situated on the original site in Marsala, which it has occupied since 1833 and extends today over 44,000 sq metres, producing over 5 million litres of Marsala which are matured in traditional 300-litre oak casks. At first a family winery, founder Vincenzo Florio had the good commercial sense to broaden his business interests which allowed the winery to survive hard times. Now Cantine Florio is an iconic name in Marsala production.