Several wars were succeeded to the name of Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Norman, Swabian, Angevin and Aragonese. Note too that during the Arab domination, the city took the name of Marsala (port of Alì=Mars Alì).
As you progress through the centuries, in the eighteenth and nineteenth century. The British discover and exploit the vocation of the territory of Marsala wine. Were born the “beams” (modern wineries) with great British entrepreneurs among whom are the Woodhouse, Ingham, Whitacher and the Florio. In comparatively modern times, the May 11, 1860, Garibaldi landed in the city which gave the contribution of men and means.
Today Marsala is an agricultural, commercial, industrial and tourist center. Development in particular has given the classic Marsala wine industry, producing in its various types and appreciated in various food sectors.
The historical poems are the Cantine Florio, Pellegrino, Rallo, Donnafugata Mothia, Martinez, Intorciata, De Bartoli, Hopps and Alagna. The cellars are open to the public for tours and tastings.