He had only added some spirit.

The long journey by ship did the rest.

When in 1773 John Woodhouse loaded 50 barrels of good Sicilian wine to bring it to England he did not know he was about to invent Marsala.

Its name derives from the city where this fortunate journey originated and where today are still located its centenarian cellars.

By mooring at the port of the city you will be able to reach them for a visit and obviously enjoy a taste!

Useful links:

Marina of Marsala: https://www.marinareservation.com/marina-porticciolo-di-marsala-525

Florio cellars: https://www.duca.it/en/florio/ospitalita/

Trapani airport (18 km away): https://www.airgest.it/?lang=en