Rallo Azienda Agricola, Il Manto Nero d'Avola, DOP Sicilia, Italy, 2019

Producer Profile
On the west side of Sicily close to Marsala, is where Rallo Azienda Agricola calls home.
Working organically, the Vesco family focus on creating fragrant crisp Catarratto and perfumed fresh Nero d'Avola from their hillside vineyards. These vineyards are certified organic and are nestled high up in the hills south of Alcamo to take advantage of the slightly cooler temperatures and greater diurnal differences. The vines look down on the town of Marsala where, when the grapes have been harvested, they are taken. Here Andrea Vesco treats them with respect, utilising modern technology to ensure the freshness is retained for the final wines and creating elegant examples of the varieties that are anything but what you would expect from such a hot land.
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.
Oak Ageing
No oak ageing
Tasting Note
Intense ruby red in colour the bountiful nose of red fruit and pleasant vanilla highlights blend with the balanced, mellow and persistent palate.
Food Matching
Grilled meats, barbecue and seasoned cheeses.
Nero d'Avola 100%
14%
Closure
Synthetic cork
Colour
Red
Still wine
Case Size
6 x 75cl