Fabrizio Vella

The Fabrizio Vella wines are a line of natural wines produced by Cantine Rallo in western Sicily and on the small island of Pantelleria, Cantina Rallo is one of the most progressive organic wine producers in southern Italy, spanning over 120 hectares and has been producing wine since the 1860s. All of their vineyards and farmland were certified organic by 2010, though many have been farmed organically for much longer. In addition to their organic vineyards there are pine forests, olive groves, wheat fields and blackberries all cultivated organically and with biodiversity in mind. The Fabrizio Vella wines come from vineyards that are farmed with biodynamic preparations. These natural wines may already be familiar to you under their previous name, Ciello.

They grow a wide range of varieties both local and imported. The vineyards are mixed with Catarratto, Insolia, Viogner, Chardonnay, Müller Thurgau, Sauvignon Blanc, Zibibbo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Nero d’Avola.

While all the wines are organic, only the Fabrizio Vella wines are made without additives during vinification. These wines come from young vines planted on sandy soils in the rolling hills of Marsala. Fermentation is with natural yeasts and the wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered. These are some of the best value natural wines we have encountered.

 

Fabrizio Vella Biano:

100% Catarratto
Vineyards located in Patti Piccolo at 150-350 meters above sea level on sandy soils. Harvest is by hand. Grapes are gently press into stainless steel for natural fermentation and elevage. Unfined and unfiltered. Dry, fresh and vibrant with delicate orchard fruit and pretty aromatics.


Fabrizio Vella Rosso:

100% Nero d’Avola.
Vineyards located in Patti Piccolo at 250-300 meters above sea level on sandy soils. Harvest is by hand. Grapes are crushed into stainless steel for natural fermentation on skins for 8-10 days. The wine is then pressed off into stainless steel and giant, old wood casks. Unfined and unfiltered. Dry, medium weight with lovely red and dark fruit. Smooth and soft with a bit of spice and great freshness.

 

Retail

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  • Ellement Wine & Spirits

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  • Kenaston Wine Market

  • Winehouse