In Marsala, between the intense light of the Mediterranean and the saline reflections of the Stagnone Lagoon, Mastro di Baglio was born: a small artisanal winery founded by the union of three winegrowing families.
The winery’s name is more than a simple evocation of tradition. In historic Sicilian farm estates, the Mastro di Baglio was the figure who coordinated every activity, from tending the vineyards and harvesting the grapes to winemaking. He was the guardian of traditional farming knowledge, someone who understood the rhythms of the land, the vineyards and fermentation. A true orchestrator of wine, capable of coordinating people, seasons and work.
The Terroir - Where Wine Meets the Sea
Mastro di Baglio’s vineyards are located in one of the most evocative landscapes of western Sicily, between the Stagnone Lagoon in Marsala and the hilly plateau of Chelbi, at approximately 120 metres above sea level.
Here, the Mediterranean is a constant presence. The light is dazzling, the wind carries saline aromas, and sunsets are reflected in the salt pans, among windmills and expanses of water that shape one of Europe’s most iconic landscapes.
In this unique ecosystem, the vines grow in harmony with their surroundings. The soils, mild and breezy climate, and proximity to the sea create ideal conditions for historic varieties such as Grillo and Catarratto, cultivated in this area for generations.
The vineyards are managed with respect for biodiversity:
The origins
The winery’s history dates back to 29 October 1911, when the Palmeri family purchased the Baglio together with the surrounding vineyards.
The baglio was much more than a rural home: it was the centre of agricultural life, where the entire production cycle took place, from growing the grapes to making the wine. Here, wine was produced using methods passed down orally through generations, under the guidance of the mastro di baglio, a key figure in the farming community.
In 2016, the Genna, Manzo and Palmeri families decided to revive this tradition and founded Mastro di Baglio, bringing winemaking back to where it had all begun.
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