Marsala DOC
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Italy's great fortified wine, invented by English merchants in the 1770s and ruined by cooking wine in the 20th century, now recovering. Real Marsala is Grillo based, fortified and aged in old wood for one (Fine) to ten or more (Vergine Stravecchio) years, dry or sweet, and tastes of toasted almond, dried apricot, caramel, tobacco, orange peel and sea air, with a long nutty finish. Vergine and Superiore Riserva Secco are the versions to taste; skip anything labeled for cooking. Marco De Bartoli and Florio's Terre Arse are the reference points.
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Florio
Marsala Vergine Terre Arse
Bone dry, unsweetened Vergine aged eight years, toasted almond, dried fig and salt; the best widely available Marsala.
$28 to $35Wine-SearcherMarco De Bartoli
Marsala Superiore Oro Vigna La Miccia
Young, golden, honeyed and precise from the producer who rebuilt Marsala's reputation; the Superiore Riserva 10 anni is 55 to 70.
$30 to $40Wine-SearcherCantine Pellegrino
Marsala Superiore Riserva Secco
Solid, affordable dry Marsala with walnut and caramel, common at chain retailers.
$18 to $25Wine-Searcher
| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florio | Marsala Vergine Terre Arse Bone dry, unsweetened Vergine aged eight years, toasted almond, dried fig and salt; the best widely available Marsala. | $28 to $35 | Wine-Searcher |
| Marco De Bartoli | Marsala Superiore Oro Vigna La Miccia Young, golden, honeyed and precise from the producer who rebuilt Marsala's reputation; the Superiore Riserva 10 anni is 55 to 70. | $30 to $40 | Wine-Searcher |
| Cantine Pellegrino | Marsala Superiore Riserva Secco Solid, affordable dry Marsala with walnut and caramel, common at chain retailers. | $18 to $25 | Wine-Searcher |