Rallo Azienda Agricola, Rujari, Perricone, DOP, Sicily, 2016

Producer Profile

The Vesco family make fragrant wines, organically grown in a certified organic agriculture.

They represent the best and most typical style of winemaking in western Sicily: crisp Catarratto and perfumed, fresh Nero d'Avola from their hillside vineyards. Cantine Rallo have vineyards in three sites in western Sicily: Alcamo for Catarratto and Nero d'Avola; Marsala for Grillo and Pantelleria for the Zibbibo that makes their delicious Passito di Pantelleria. Their grapes tend to be picked earlier in the year than many of their neighbours which produces their 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.

Oak Ageing

Time: 12 Months
Type: 10 Hl Oak Barrels
% wine oaked: 100
% new oak: None

Tasting Note

A brilliant red colour, the aromas hinting at currants and jam with notes of vanilla whilst the palate is delicately tannic, with suggestions of currant, red fruit and ripe cherries.

Food Matching

Ideal with roast game and hard cheeses.