/marsˈala/
- Sicily
- Vineyard Area: 1.517,85 HectaresÂ
- Year Appellation Started: 1969
- Appellation Last modified: 2014
- Red Grapes: Nerello Mascalese, Perricone, CalabreseÂ
- White Grapes: Cataratto Bianco Comune, Catarratto Bianco Lucido, Damaschino, Grillo, Inzolia
- Liquoroso
- Liquoroso: Grillo and/or Catarratto and/or Ansonica and/or Damaschino + maximum 30% of other grape varieties from the same vineyard for Marsala Oro ed Ambra. Perricone and/or Calabrese and/or Nerello Mascalese + maximum 30% of other grape varieties from the same vineyard for Marsala Rubino.
- Total Production: 72.927 Hectolitres
- White Wine: N/A
- Rose Wine: N/A
- Red Wine: N/A
- Marsala wine has a rich history dating back to the late 18th century when English merchant John Woodhouse first produced and exported the fortified wine. Marsala was created to cater to the English market’s taste for fortified wines, similar to Port and Sherry.