Rallo Azienda Agricola, Passito di Pantelleria, DOP Sicily, Italy [152.1G/L RS] (50cl.), 2017

Product code: 2931

Producer Profile

Rallo is an historic Sicilian winery founded in Marsala in 1860 by Diego Rallo, originally gaining prominence for Marsala and Passito wines exported across Europe and the Americas.

The modern chapter began in 1996 when the Vesco family acquired the estate, integrating their own vineyards in Alcamo with Rallo’s historic Marsala cellars and transforming the business into a quality-focused, estate-led producer. Today, Rallo operates across three key areas of western Sicily—Marsala, Alcamo and Pantelleria—crafting predominantly fresh, expressive wines, with a particular aptitude for aromatic white varieties that reflect the island’s identity. The estate combines deep heritage with a progressive mindset, practising certified organic agriculture since 2010 and maintaining full control from vineyard to bottling. Under the stewardship of the Vesco family, Rallo has evolved into a benchmark producer that balances tradition, sustainability and modern Sicilian winemaking precision.

Viticulture

Passito di Pantelleria comes from the Bugeber vineyards within the Pantelleria region. 100% Moscato d'Alessandria (Zibibbo), the vines are grown on steep slopes of varying exposition at an altitude of 80 to 100 netres asl. Planted in 1984 the vines are low growing bish vines typical of the Pantelleria region, and are pruned in a guyot style.

Winemaking

Hand harvested at night into 15kg cases before a soft pressing into steel fermenters. Fermentation at 15 to 16 degrees for 20 days with up to 40 macerations a day. Matured in stainless steel for 8 months, then in bottle for 2 months before release.

Tasting Note

A light amber colour with intense citrus, dates, honey, apricot jam, dried figs and raisin on the nose. Sweet, elegant and well-balanced with notes of orange peel, apricots, dried figs and honey with impressive acidity and persistence.