Vinification
Cultivation
Pairings
Characteristics
Grillo
Sicilia DOC
ALCOHOL CONTENT 13%
SERVING TEMPERATURE 10-12°C
About Grillo
A varietal native to Sicily, the Grillo is the most famous white varietal on the island and was historically used for production of Marsala.
100% Grillo. It is a medium – to late varietal with maturity reached about the second week in September.
The collection of the grapes, pressing, destemming is totally covered in the air (a method of vinification called “reduction”), the natural settling and fermentation take place at a controlled temperature for 10 days. Maturation on the lees for 5 months in steel tanks.
This variety prefers typically sandy terrain that is sloped and gets a lot of sunlight. The type of farming is “Espalier”, used with an average density of planting where there are 4500 vines per hectare.
Goes well with seafood, pasta dishes with vegetables, white meats and baked fish.
The richness and the aromatic fragrance of the Grillo makes it the ideal wine to pair with a dish such as a veal carpaccio with celery and strawberries.
Colour: Deep straw yellow.
Bouquet: An aroma distinctly tropical with notes of mango and papaya, that blends with inklings of jasmine and white flowers.
Flavour: Balanced and harmonious with a delicate acidity.
The wines:
This line of wines is born from the great passion of Totò, aka Barone d’ Albius, for vines and ceramics, that for him are the highest expressions of Sicilian art and ethos.
