Vergine Secco is a fortified produced by Francesco Intorcia Heritage in Marsala Vergine, Sicily, Italy. Made from Grillo. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Fortified
Appellation: Marsala Vergine
Region: Sicily
Country: Italy
Grapes: Grillo
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, low tannin, high acidity, dry
Marsala Vergine is the driest, most austere style of Marsala, aged solera-style for years without the addition of cooked must or spirit-sweetened mistella, letting Grillo develop deep nutty, oxidative character akin to fino sherry. Expect a bone-dry, high-acid wine with walnut and salted almond notes, dried orange peel, and a saline, tangy finish. It's a sipping wine for aged cheeses or as an aperitivo, not a dessert pairing.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Sicily, Italy
Sicily is the large Mediterranean island off the toe of Italy, and one of the country's most exciting and fast-improving wine regions.
Grillo
Grillo is a white grape from Sicily in southern Italy, historically prized as a key component of the island's fortified Marsala wine.
More wines
More fortified wines from Sicily
- Superiore Riserva Semisecco — Florio, Marsala
Frequently asked questions
Where is Vergine Secco from?
Vergine Secco is produced by Francesco Intorcia Heritage in Marsala Vergine, Sicily, Italy.
What grapes are in Vergine Secco?
Vergine Secco is made from Grillo.