Lorenzo Raffaglio, Tarramoto 2024

Originally a chef, Milan-born Lorenzo shaped his craft working in Jura with renowned winemakers such as Francois Rousset Martin. In 2019 he moved to Western Sicily to start his own project in Alcamo, with gorgeous sea-facing vineyards. Varying combinations of direct press and macerations harness the aromatics in the local grapes varieties from 15-20 year-old vines. Tarramoto 2024 is made up of 50% destemmed Catarratto and 20% destemmed Zibibbo, both macerated for a week, then pressed and mixed with 30% direct-press Grillo. Grapes grow from limestone, lime and clay terroirs around Alcamo at different heights. Like the last vintage this is full of energy and pure juice. High minerality and a saline undercut combine with notes of lemon peel and underripe peach for a refreshing glass perfect for summer days. Tarramoto 2024 would pair well with a spicy aguachile.