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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: citrus, white flowers, light mineral, herbs
Palate: lemon, pear, fresh herbs, clean mineral
Rallo's Alcamo Bianco is a fresh, everyday Sicilian white from the historic Alcamo DOC near Trapani: Catarratto and Grillo delivering a clean, citrus-fresh wine at an accessible price.
What it pairs with
- Spaghetti alle vongole Fresh citrus acidity and clean mineral notes bridge the briny clam sweetness.More wines for shellfish and oysters →
- Grilled sea bass with olive oil Light body and clean mineral character are natural companions for simple grilled fish.More wines for sea bass →
- Insalata di mare mista The wine's refreshing freshness cuts through the oils in mixed seafood salad.More wines for shellfish and oysters →
With cheese
How to serve Cantina Rallo Alcamo Bianco
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Spaghetti alle vongole, Grilled sea bass with olive oil, Insalata di mare mista. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Rallo's Alcamo Bianco is produced from Catarratto and Grillo vineyards in the Alcamo DOC zone of western Sicily, drawing on the historic Trapani province wine tradition. The wine provides an affordable, everyday introduction to western Sicilian white wine at the estate's most accessible price point.
- 2000First Rallo Alcamo Bianco vintage in the modern estate bottling era
Facts
- Producer
- Cantina Rallo · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Catarratto (80%), Grillo (20%)
- Classification
- Alcamo DOC
- Oak
- Stainless steel
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- €8-14 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Frequently asked about Cantina Rallo Alcamo Bianco
What does Cantina Rallo Alcamo Bianco taste like?
On the nose, citrus, white flowers, light mineral, herbs. On the palate, lemon, pear, fresh herbs, clean mineral. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a clean, medium length, citrus finish. Rallo's Alcamo Bianco is a fresh, everyday Sicilian white from the historic Alcamo DOC near Trapani: Catarratto and Grillo delivering a clean, citrus-fresh wine at an accessible price.
When should I drink Cantina Rallo Alcamo Bianco?
Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Cantina Rallo Alcamo Bianco?
Spaghetti alle vongole is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled sea bass with olive oil and Insalata di mare mista. Fresh citrus acidity and clean mineral notes bridge the briny clam sweetness.
What grapes are in Cantina Rallo Alcamo Bianco?
The blend is Catarratto (80%), Grillo (20%). The wine is classified as Alcamo DOC.
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