Josè Rallo

Official Ambassador for Sicily, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2025

Winemaker

José Rallo represents the fifth generation of a Sicilian family with 160 years of experience in quality wine. After a professional experience in international management consulting companies, in the early 90s José Rallo joined Donnafugata, the family winery founded in 1983; Donnafugata has 5 wineries and over 400 hectares of vineyards in Sicily. Face and voice of the company, she leads the marketing and public relations team, oversees management control and the quality system.She is committed to the eco-sustainable and cultural development of her territory. José Rallo innovated the style of wine communication. Her sensitivity led her to communicate an innovative Sicily and the excellence of Made in Italy, in the dialogue between art, wine and sustainability.