How to store an open bottle of wine
It happens to everyone: you open a bottle, pour a couple of glasses, and the rest sits there on the table, waiting for another occasion. But wine changes when it comes into contact with air: oxygen, which in the right amount helps it open up, gradually dulls its aromas and flattens its taste as the hours go by. Storing it well doesn’t require any special equipment, but a little care does help. The basic rule is simple: the enemies of an open bottle of wine are air, heat and light. That’s why the first thing to do is to reseal the bottle right after serving, using the original cork or a screw cap or silicone stopper that closes tightly. Then store it in a cool, dark place. In this case, the refrigerator is an ally for almost all wines, because the cold slows down the processes that age it. Reds should be taken out about half an hour before serving, so they can return to the right temperature. White wines should go in the refrigerator, upright and tightly sealed. As a rule, they keep their character for 3 to 5 days, with aromas that gradually become less lively. Our advice is to drink them within this time, preferably in the first few days, when the freshness is still intact. Skin-contact wines, like our AV01 Catarratto Orange, have an extra edge: the structure and the compounds extracted from the skins generally make them more resistant to oxygen than a classic white. It also keeps well in the refrigerator, but it’s best to take it out a few minutes before serving, because when it’s too cold its aromas close up. Red wines, on the other hand, should be kept in a cool place, away from sources of heat. If it’s warm at home, the refrigerator is better; then let the wine rest at room temperature before pouring. Marsala is a story of its own. As a fortified wine with a higher alcohol content, it withstands air much better than a table wine, and an open bottle can keep you company for several weeks. It should be kept upright, tightly sealed, in a cool place away from light, or in the refrigerator if you prefer. A few extra tips can help. If the bottle is almost empty, pour the wine into a smaller container so that less air is in contact with it. Avoid leaving the bottle near the stove, on a windowsill or in a warm pantry. There are also vacuum-pump stoppers to remove the air, as well as inert gas systems, which are useful if you often open fine bottles, but they aren’t essential for everyday use. And what if, after a few days, the wine has lost some of its sparkle? Don’t throw it away: a tired white is perfect for a risotto, and a red for a stew. Ultimately, the secret is the same as for every good table: a little attention, a little patience, and a wine that deserves to be enjoyed to the very last glass. Tutte le notizie weblog How to store an open bottle of wine weblog Rallo Recognized as a Historic Brand We are proud to announce that Rallo has been awarded the status of Historic Brand of National Interest (Marchio Storico di interesse nazionale), the title that Italy’s Ministry o uncategorizedVideoweblog Harvest 2026 – video Through this video, we want to show you the 2026 harvest: dawn among the vines, the crates slowly filling, the patient work of those who return to the vineyard year after year. A s weblog The 2026 Harvest at Rallo The harvest at Rallo began, as tradition dictates, with the picking of the white grapes: entirely by hand, with the bunches placed in small crates rather than large bins. It is a s weblog Are screw caps really second-rate? At the restaurant, the sommelier pulls out the bottle, presents it, and then… just a small metallic click. No corkscrew, no resistance from the cork, no “pop.” An uncategorized The WineHunter recognizes us once again Once again this year, Merano WineHunter has recognized our work in the vineyard and in the winery: three of our wines have received the prestigious WineHunter Award, earning a plac weblog Marsala is writing a new chapter in its history Marsala is writing a new chapter in its history. After more than 250 years, the denomination confirms itself as one of the strongest in the regional landscape, right after DOC Sici weblog Summer liquid gold August in the kitchen asks for no elaborate preparation: it asks for a ripe tomato cut in half, a fennel and orange salad, bread still fragrant from the oven. And it’s precis weblog Less Wine, More Value The president of Unione Italiana Vini, Lamberto Frescobaldi, said it plainly in an interview with Il Sole 24 Ore: Italian wine needs to cut production. Stock levels have surpassed
Rallo Recognized as a Historic Brand
We are proud to announce that Rallo has been awarded the status of Historic Brand of National Interest (Marchio Storico di interesse nazionale), the title that Italy’s Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy grants to brands that have represented the excellence and productive identity of the country for decades. That makes 166 years of vineyards, of harvests, of people who have carried this name around the world. The brand was born in 1860 in Marsala with Diego Rallo, in that corner of western Sicily where wine has always tasted of the sea, the wind and the sun. Since then, the Rallo name has travelled through more than a century and a half, passing through several owners, each of whom left their mark. Since 1996, the Vesco family has been its custodian, writing an important chapter of this story, in the hope that many more pages are yet to be written. Today, a stamp signed by the Ministry says what we have always known: this name has a history, and that history has never been interrupted. Today, Rallo continues to tell the story of Marsala and western Sicily through white wines of unmistakable character: from Catarratto to Zibibbo, to the Marsala Vergine Soleras, a symbol of a tradition that time has made precious. Being a Historic Brand means safeguarding a heritage made of people, knowledge and landscapes, and doing so with an eye on the future: with wines that tell the story of today’s Sicily without forgetting yesterday’s. We thank everyone who has walked alongside us over the years: our collaborators, our growers, our partners and, above all, you, who choose our wines. Tutte le notizie uncategorizedVideoweblog Harvest 2026 – video Through this video, we want to show you the 2026 harvest: dawn among the vines, the crates slowly filling, the patient work of those who return to the vineyard year after year. A s weblog The 2026 Harvest at Rallo The harvest at Rallo began, as tradition dictates, with the picking of the white grapes: entirely by hand, with the bunches placed in small crates rather than large bins. It is a s weblog Are screw caps really second-rate? At the restaurant, the sommelier pulls out the bottle, presents it, and then… just a small metallic click. No corkscrew, no resistance from the cork, no “pop.” An uncategorized The WineHunter recognizes us once again Once again this year, Merano WineHunter has recognized our work in the vineyard and in the winery: three of our wines have received the prestigious WineHunter Award, earning a plac weblog Marsala is writing a new chapter in its history Marsala is writing a new chapter in its history. After more than 250 years, the denomination confirms itself as one of the strongest in the regional landscape, right after DOC Sici weblog Summer liquid gold August in the kitchen asks for no elaborate preparation: it asks for a ripe tomato cut in half, a fennel and orange salad, bread still fragrant from the oven. And it’s precis weblog Less Wine, More Value The president of Unione Italiana Vini, Lamberto Frescobaldi, said it plainly in an interview with Il Sole 24 Ore: Italian wine needs to cut production. Stock levels have surpassed weblog Toward the Harvest August brings an intense heat, felt this year across all of Europe, reminding us once again how central water management has become to the work of those who tend the land. In Sicil weblog Press kit 2026 PRESS KIT Tutte le notizie uncategorized Press kit 2026 weblog Strangers in One’s Own Home There is a form of disorientation that knows no forests or fog, that needs no cross