Marsala is a fortified wine of Sicily. The higher-quality of these wines are aged in a process called "in perpetuum" which is akin to Sherry's solera system. Marsala has suffered a long decline in quality and the wine has long been relegated to being a "cooking wine". Today there are several producers committed to making quality fine Marsala wine. Flavors of apricot, vanilla, brown sugar and tamarind shine in the best examples. (Wine/Appellations)