Vineyards in Marsala DOC

Donnafugata ★ 4.7

Contessa Entellina DOC, Marsala DOC, Pantelleria DOC, Etna DOC, Sicilia DOCNero d'Avola, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grillo, Catarratto, Inzolia, Zibibbo, Grecanico, FrappatoFounded 1983Marsala DOC

Donnafugata, founded by the Rallo family in Marsala, has grown into a multi-estate Sicilian producer with vineyards in Contessa Entellina, Pantelleria and Etna, crafting wines from native varieties including the signature Ben Rye passito.

Tasting: Daily guided tours and tastings at the historic Marsala cantina (10:00-18:00) and at the Contessa Entellina estate. Reservations required.

Signature wines: Donnafugata Ben Rye, Donnafugata Mille e Una Notte, Donnafugata Tancredi

Marco De Bartoli ★ 4.8

Marsala DOC, Pantelleria DOCGrillo, ZibibboFounded 1978NaturalMarsala DOC

Marco De Bartoli founded this artisan Marsala house in 1978, working primarily with Grillo to revive traditional un-fortified and minimally fortified styles. The estate at Samperi is the spiritual home of authentic Marsala craft.

Tasting: Guided tours and tastings at the Samperi cellar near Marsala. Weekday visits by appointment. Contact by phone (+39 0923 962093) or email.

Signature wines: Marco De Bartoli Vecchio Samperi, Marco De Bartoli Marsala Superiore Riserva Oro, De Bartoli Bukkuram Sole D Agosto

Cantina Rallo ★ 4.1

Marsala DOC, Alcamo DOC, Pantelleria DOCGrillo, Catarratto, Inzolia, Nero d'Avola, ZibibboFounded 1860Marsala DOC

Founded in 1860 by Diego Rallo, one of Marsala's oldest historic families. The Vesco family acquired the estate in 1996, integrating vineyards in Alcamo and Pantelleria with the historic Marsala cellars.

Tasting: Historic Marsala cellar visits and tastings. Contact via the Rallo website.

Signature wines: Cantina Rallo Marsala Superiore, Cantina Rallo Alcamo Bianco

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