Rallo Azienda Agricola, Il Manto Nero d'Avola, DOP 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.
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%
Oak Ageing:
No oak ageing
Features:
Vegetarian
Vegan
Organic
13.5%
Closure
Synthetic cork
Colour
Red
Still wine
Case Size
6 x 75cl