Few may recall the precise date of May 11, 1860, a pivotal moment when Giuseppe Garibaldi and his Thousand landed at Marsala, in the Trapani province. This event marked the beginning of the end for the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, paving the way for Italy’s unification. 

Yet, Marsala’s fame extends beyond its historical significance: it is globally celebrated for its namesake wine, Marsala, introduced by English merchant John Woodhouse. In the year 1773, a storm diverted Woodhouse’s course, leading him to seek shelter in the Sicilian town’s port, near his intended destination, Mazara del Vallo.