BIANCO MAGGIORE
Tribute to sun and salt
Bianco Maggiore
GRILLO / DOP SICILIA BIO
A wine of balance and harmony, its bouquet is composed of white flowers and citrus fruits, including the bright freshness of grapefruit. The white on the label evokes the salt pans of Marsala, the land of its origin, while the yellow accent reflects both the color of the wine and a tribute to the Sicilian sun. The name Bianco Maggiore honors a bird of the heron family that winters in the Stagnone Nature Reserve, a symbolic nod captured on the label. This versatile wine pairs beautifully with fish dishes, including more elaborate preparations, as well as grilled vegetables, white meats, and even couscous with fish or vegetables, enhancing each dish with elegance and freshness.
Grape variety
Grillo
Location of the vineyards
PIANE LIQUIDE – MARSALA
Alcohol
13%
Bottle size
750 ml /375 ml
Service temperature
10 ° C
Pairings
Ideal with fish dishes, from simple to elaborate preparations, as well as grilled vegetables or white meats. Equally excellent alongside fish or vegetable couscous, enhancing each dish with elegance and freshness.
Bianco Maggiore
GRILLO / DOP SICILIA BIO
A wine of balance and harmony, its bouquet is composed of white flowers and citrus fruits, including the bright freshness of grapefruit. The white on the label evokes the salt pans of Marsala, the land of its origin, while the yellow accent reflects both the color of the wine and a tribute to the Sicilian sun. The name Bianco Maggiore honors a bird of the heron family that winters in the Stagnone Nature Reserve, a symbolic nod captured on the label. This versatile wine pairs beautifully with fish dishes, including more elaborate preparations, as well as grilled vegetables, white meats, and even couscous with fish or vegetables, enhancing each dish with elegance and freshness.
Grape variety
Grillo
Location of the vineyards
MARSALA
Alcohol
13%
Formato
750 ml/375 ml
Service temperature
10 ° C
Pairings
Ideal with fish dishes, from simple to elaborate preparations, as well as grilled vegetables or white meats. Equally excellent alongside fish or vegetable couscous, enhancing each dish with elegance and freshness.
The Islands on the Horizon
Approaching Marsala from the Stagnone, the coastline unfolds gently, passing the spectacular salt pans. Vineyards stretch to the horizon, separated from the shimmering water by only a few swaying reeds. Piles of salt, the tiles that cover them, and historic windmills punctuate the landscape. Beyond, the islands appear—the Stagnone islands and the more distant Egadi, with Favignana taking pride of place.
This is the terroir of our Grillo grapes, used for Bianco Maggiore. Here, the sea plays a dominant role, shaping the grapes’ ripening and enriching the wine’s aromatic bouquet.
Bianco Maggiore is a remarkable Marsala-adjacent wine, produced with meticulous vineyard practices and advanced winemaking techniques at Azienda Agricola Rallo, a winery committed to environmental respect and organic viticulture. Rallo seeks to convey the territory with honesty and simplicity, expressing authenticity in every bottle. The label mirrors this philosophy: light lines, delicate gold foils representing the salt flats, a white heron, and a windmill, all rendered in black on a white background. White like the Stagnone salt pans. White like the wine, ready to be poured. Essential. Unadorned. Present.
Grillo is the youngest of Sicily’s native white grape varieties, a contemporary expression of Sicilian viticulture. Molecular DNA studies show it is a cross between Catarratto Bianco and Zibibbo, created in 1874 in Favara (AG) by Baron Antonio Mendola. His aim was to enhance Marsala with a richer aromatic profile. Rich in polyphenols and terpenic compounds, Grillo proved perfect not only for alcohol levels but also for aging potential.
Deeply rooted in Sicilian soils, Grillo is versatile, elegant, and aromatic. Once primarily used for structured, long-lived wines like Marsala, it now shines in refined, easy-drinking table wines, offering a contemporary expression of Sicily’s white grape heritage.
At Rallo, Grillo is vinified in pure form. The grapes are hand-harvested into 15 kg crates and carefully transported to the winery, where every step of the process is conducted under reductive conditions. From the destemmer-crusher to bottling, nitrogen protects the fruit from oxygen, ensuring that the wine—and each grape variety—retains a distinctive identity that reflects its terroir.
Working in reduction enhances the aromatic profile, giving Grillo a unique and expressive character. Only selected, organic-certified yeasts are employed, preserving the purity of the fruit. The result is a wine of remarkable organoleptic depth: savory, aromatic, and endowed with excellent aging potential.
A Wine of Fine Structure
With a light, luminous straw-yellow color, this wine exudes fruity and citrus aromas, delicately intertwined with floral notes of wildflowers and orange blossom. On the palate, it is fresh and well-structured, offering a pleasantly savory and mineral finish with engaging persistence.
A wine of refined structure, it pairs beautifully with traditional Sicilian fish dishes, including the most elaborate preparations, enhancing each bite with elegance and harmony.
The label
The white of the label evokes the sparkling salt pans of Marsala, while the yellow accent not only hints at the wine’s golden hue but also pays tribute to the warm Sicilian sun.
Bianco Maggiore—a distinguished white—also bears the name of a bird that winters in the Stagnone Nature Reserve, adding a touch of local symbolism and natural elegance to the design.
Jr Bianco Maggiore
The Bianco Maggiore cricket is also available in the 375 ml format.
