The recommended stops to discover a land rich in tradition and culture, but also in innovative ideas: in the post, the most prestigious wineries to visit in Marsala, in western Sicily, with the most interesting tastings to book.
Sicily, formerly a land of food and culture, now also opens towine tourism. In particular, in the province of Marsala this is becoming increasingly popular, combining good wine with a breathtaking sea and territory. Between old and new wineries, a tour of Western Sicily will take you to immerse yourself in the history of the Mediterranean, and also in a growing world of wine production that has so much to offer.
Wine tourism in Marsala: the most important wineries
Marsala is a small city that can be visited in just one day. But don't be fooled by this factor, because you will need more time to properly enjoy it. Entering from Porta Garibaldi, you will immerse yourself in a fascinating historic center, full of the history of Italy itself. The churches of Marsala have impressive Baroque facades that reflect the general style of the city and the archaeological museum houses a couple of remains of Punic-Roman boats. Furthermore, even within the city you can come across some renowned wineries in which try the Marsala, in fact. These visits with tasting must be booked in advance and usually have a low cost price. In the center you can find the Florio cellars, as well as the Pellegrino cellars, while another famous label is only a few kilometers from the center: le Donnafugata cellars.
A winery in Marsala to keep an eye on: Anabasis
Where is it? Contrada Torrelunga Puleo, 264, Marsala
Marsala is also a land of entrepreneurs. More and more young Sicilians decide to invest everything in their origins and so did the owner of the Anabasis winery, Michelangelo Alagna. As young as its producer, Anabasis is a label and a winery that cannot be missed during a tour of the Marsala area. In fact, the tasting in this cellar is an invitation to Michelangelo's home. The family management, in fact, makes everything more real and exciting. The competence of its producer has led to the desire to use, in its production, only native vineyards, in purity, so as to enhance the properties of this land. The proposed labels are five, each thought out with care: from the variety to the name, each of them is autobiographical and at the same time respects universal values.
Anababis: the tasting journey
The tasting path in the Anabasis cellar is carried out directly inside the cellar, in contact with the aromas of the production process. Michelangelo presents each of his wines in great detail, each with its own culinary combination managed by the mother, the fundamental pivot of this journey of flavors.
It starts with a pure cricket, Aretè, perfect as an accompaniment to tastier foods, such as sardines with caponata, and then move on to zibibbo Phronesis together with olives. Sicilian cheeses, on the other hand, were accompanied by two versions of his Nero d'Avola. First the rosé is elegant Euphronesis and then the strongest and most decisive Catharsis, which contains all the scent of this land. Finally, the worthy conclusion of this tasting is the Pathei Mathos. This passito was born as an idea and production for only a year, but already with its own well-structured identity.
Wine tourism between tradition and innovation
In the Anabasis cellar you can feel the air of renewal that is passing through Sicily, but at the same time you can also feel the centuries-old traditions that pervade it. If you happen to be near Marsala, don't miss a visit to this winery: you will taste genuine wines and eat the true tastes of Trinacria.
