Rallo Azienda Agricola, La Clarissa, DOP Sicily, Italy, 2024

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

The Syrah for the La Clarissa comes from the Patti Piccolo area of Alcamo with vines grown on loose soils with a fine texture on a North East/ South West exposure.

Winemaking

14 Days maceration on the skins and then fermentation in stainless steel at 22 to 24 °C. 14 days fermentation then a malolactic fermentation. Matured in stainless steel for 6 months.

Tasting Note

This wine is seductive and well balanced. An intense bouquet and palate of mulberries and spicy notes like black pepper.

Food Matching

Traditional English roast, red meats.