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An dry style of old vintage Marsala. Produced from the indigenous Sicilian varietals Grillo, Catarratto & Inzolia. Aged for over 10 years in oak to produce concentrated and complex wine with flavours of dried fruits and spice.
Pellegrino are 1 of only 3 of all the original 19th Century founders of the Marsala trade still be in existence.
Marsala Wines: Sicily’s most famous wine, Marsala, has been at the heart of Pellegrino’s success. This fortified wine was first “invented” in 1773 by John Woodhouse, an Englishman with a penchant for Sherry, Madeira and Port wines.
On a visit to Marsala he saw great potential in the region’s still wines so he had them fortified and shipped to England. This new wine met with great success, and by 1796 Woodhouse had set up a cellar and winery in the town. Soon to follow was English merchant Benjmain Ingham, who founded his business in 1812, marking the start of a booming industry.
The 20th century saw decline in the Marsala market and it is testament to the strength and success of Pellegrino that they are 1 of only 3 of all the original 19th Century founders to still be in business. Incredibly, of these. they are 1 of only 2 that have kept the company in the family. Today they are unquestionably one of the leading Marsala producers – championing the wine’s revival with high quality, aged, blended, and Vintage Oro and Ambra styles all made from the islands indigenous grape varieties. They are also one of the only producers to make a Rubio style from the island’s indigenous varietal, Nero d’Avola.
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