The winery
Pellegrino 1880
Historic winery in Marsala (Sicily) managed by the Pellegrino family, known for producing Marsala, passito wines from Pantelleria, and a wide range of Sicilian wines.
- Sicilia · Italia
- Since 1880
- 7 products
The story
Le Cantine Pellegrino was founded in Marsala at the end of the 19th century. The business was started by the Pellegrino family and, over the decades, expanded through the acquisition of multiple estates and the creation of dedicated wineries. The company progressively added white and red wines, lines of passiti and a Marsala line, developing international exports while maintaining family management.
Production philosophy
Showcase western Sicily through wines that reflect its diverse local vocations; harmonize family tradition, the preservation of indigenous vineyards, and production practices oriented toward sustainability and wine tourism.
Terroir and vineyards
The reference area is the Agro Trapanese: the winery operates in Marsala and the surrounding estates, and maintains a production presence on the island of Pantelleria for Zibibbo and passito wines.
Awards and recognition
Among the accolades cited: Single Barrel N°018 was highlighted as a “Fortified Wine Revelation”; the winery is also featured in various international mentions and competitions for its fortified and passito wines.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Grillo
- Inzolia
- Catarratto
- Grecanico
- Zibibbo (Moscato d'Alessandria)
- Malvasia
- Nero d'Avola
- Nerello Mascalese
- Frappato
- Pinot Nero
- Hectares
- 150.0
- Bottles per year
- 5700000
What makes it distinctive
- Historic producer of Marsala and fortified wines
- Production of passito wines and Moscato di Pantelleria
- Family-run for decades.
- Diversity of Sicilian native grape varieties
- Wine tourism activities and dedicated facilities
