Rallo Azienda Agricola, Bianco Maggiore, Grillo, DOC Sicilia, Italy, 2023

Producer Profile

Certified organic, the Vesco family make fragrant wines that are among the finest in western Sicily, including crisp Catarrattos and fresh, perfumed Nero d’Avolas from their hillside vineyards.

The Cantine Rallo vineyards occupy three sites: Alcamo for Catarratto and Nero d’Avola; Marsala for Grillo; and Pantelleria for the Zibbibo that makes their delicious Passito di Pantelleria. The grapes tend to be picked relatively early in the season, resulting in a customary bright, fresh style of wine.

Viticulture

Rallo Azienda Agricola have vineyards in 3 main sites: Alcamo for Catarratto and Nero d'Avola; Marsala for Grillo and Pantelleria for the Zibbibo which that produces their delightful Passito di Pantelleria. The grapes tend to be picked earlier in the year than many of their neighbours which produces their customary bright, fresh style of wine.

Winemaking

Harvested in September, all the fruit is harvested at night which coupled with modern temperature controlled fermentations result in bright, fresh, modern wines.

Tasting Note

A heady mix of citrus, grapefruit and tropical fruits, this is well rounded and complex with a long mineral finish.

Food Matching

Delicious as an aperitif or served with seafood.

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