Cooking with wine

[Thomas]

There are some--especially in Sicily--who disagree with IK that Marsala is not good for drinking. We of course get the worst stuff over here, and we have California producers who bottle something called Marsala, which it isn't.

Generally, the wine is molto sweet; there was a time when it was considered a fine product in Italy. It is, however, great for cooking. I find that wines with some sweetness (and acidity) give nice flavors to sauces and soups.