Marsala Vergine

Reference

Marsala, Sicily

Famous For

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Negroni

Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth. Three equal parts that changed the world.

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Martini

Gin, dry vermouth. The most debated drink in history needs no introduction.

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Gin And Tonic

Gin over ice, tonic water poured long. Colonial medicine turned universal ritual.

ABV18% — dry oxidized Marsala

Sub-styles

Dry MarsalaSoleras MarsalaVergine Stravecchio

Tasting Notes

Almond, orange peel, cinnamon, chocolate, damson plum, tobacco, oxidized honey, sea salt. Vergine should taste clean, dry, and ancient — the solera gives it depth, the prohibition on sweeteners gives it honesty.

Brand Guide

Well

Pellegrino Vergine Soleras ($18-24)

Call

Florio Vergine ($22-30)

Premium

Marco De Bartoli Vecchio Samperi 20yr ($50-65)

Top Shelf

Marco De Bartoli Riserva 30yr ($80+)

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The Story

Sicily's austere answer to sherry — bone-dry fortified wine that trades sweetness for decades of oxidative complexity.

Drinks with Marsala Vergine(143)

1941

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

BuiltHighball

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1941 (Suffering Bastard)

1 oz London Dry Gin

1 oz Brandy (or Bourbon)

0.5 oz Lime Juice

4 oz Ginger Beer

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

ShakenHighball

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3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea

0.5 oz Vodka

0.5 oz Gin

0.5 oz Light Rum

0.5 oz Tequila Blanco

0.5 oz Triple Sec

1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice

50/50

1.5 oz Gin

1.5 oz Dry Vermouth

2 dashes Orange Bitters

StirredCoupe

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69 Special

1 oz Gin

0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice

A1

1 oz Gin

1 oz Grand Marnier

0.25 oz Fresh Lemon Juice

0.25 oz Grenadine

ShakenCoupe

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