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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: dried apricot, caramelised orange, light nut, vanilla
Palate: dried stone fruit, caramel, gentle oxidative, warm finish
Rallo's Marsala Superiore is the historic house's standard fortified expression: accessible, caramelised-fruit and gently oxidative from the 1860-founded Marsala cellar.
What it pairs with
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Zabaglione
Marsala is the central ingredient in zabaglione; drinking Rallo alongside deepens the experience. -
Tiramisu
The classic Italian dessert uses Marsala; Rallo's accessible style matches perfectly. -
Pan-fried chicken al marsala
Rallo Marsala in both the cooking and the glass is the most authentic pairing for this classic dish.
How to serve Cantina Rallo Marsala Superiore
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 12-14°C. Cellar temperature (12-14°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small fortified-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Zabaglione, Tiramisu, Pan-fried chicken al marsala. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Cantina Rallo was founded in 1860 by Diego Rallo, making it one of the oldest Marsala houses still in operation. Acquired by the Vesco family in 1996, the estate continues to produce accessible Marsala alongside Sicilian table wines from Alcamo and Pantelleria.
- 1860: Cantina Rallo founded by Diego Rallo in Marsala
- 1996: Vesco family acquires Rallo; estate range expanded
Facts
- Producer
- Cantina Rallo · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grillo (70%), Catarratto (30%)
- Classification
- Marsala Superiore DOC
- Oak
- Minimum 2 years in large Slavonian oak barrels
- ABV
- 18.0%
- Price
- €12-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1860
Frequently asked about Cantina Rallo Marsala Superiore
What does Cantina Rallo Marsala Superiore taste like?
On the nose, dried apricot, caramelised orange, light nut, vanilla. On the palate, dried stone fruit, caramel, gentle oxidative, warm finish. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, low acidity with a medium, soft, warming finish. Rallo's Marsala Superiore is the historic house's standard fortified expression: accessible, caramelised-fruit and gently oxidative from the 1860-founded Marsala cellar.
When should I drink Cantina Rallo Marsala Superiore?
Drink 2-12 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 Marsala Superiore?
Zabaglione is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tiramisu and Pan-fried chicken al marsala. Marsala is the defining ingredient in zabaglione; drinking Rallo alongside deepens the experience.
What grapes are in Cantina Rallo Marsala Superiore?
The blend is Grillo (70%), Catarratto (30%). The wine is classified as Marsala Superiore DOC.
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