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Where is Marsala wine from?
Marsala is a fortified wine from Marsala, in Trapani, Sicily, Italy. It is a DOC wine made mainly from Grillo, Catarratto and Inzolia.
Marsala at a glance
| Classification | DOC |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Marsala |
| Style | Fortified wine |
| Grapes | Grillo, Catarratto, Inzolia |
| Village or town | Marsala |
| Subregion | Trapani |
| Region | Sicily |
| Country | Italy |
| Coordinates | 37.7981, 12.4342 |
Marsala
Marsala, Sicily, Italy
DOC
Fortified wine created for the British market
- Appellation
- Marsala
- Grapes
- Grillo, Catarratto, Inzolia
Marsala is a fortified wine from the province of Trapani in western Sicily, named after the port town of Marsala. The Liverpool merchant John Woodhouse discovered the local wine in 1773 and made it popular in Britain, and it became a DOC in 1969.
Producers to know
- Florio
- Pellegrino
- Marco De Bartoli
Marsala: questions and answers
Where is Marsala wine from?
Marsala is a fortified wine from Marsala, in Trapani, Sicily, Italy. It is a DOC wine made mainly from Grillo, Catarratto and Inzolia.
Which country is Marsala from?
Marsala is from Italy, in the Sicily wine region.
What grape is Marsala made from?
Marsala is made mainly from Grillo, Catarratto and Inzolia.
Is Marsala a red or a white wine?
Marsala is a fortified wine.
Who are the best producers of Marsala?
Producers to know include Florio, Pellegrino and Marco De Bartoli.
More wines from Sicily
The Sicily wine guide, with all 5 wines on a map →Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, it.wikipedia.org
Last reviewed October 2026.