GRILLO
GRILLO
It is a single variety wine
obtained from Grillo grapes,
an indigenous Sicilian grape,
vinified in purity. A fresh, savory and,
at the same time,
intense wine as well
as the character of Sicily.
TECHNICAL SHEET:
Denomination: DOC Sicilia
Grapes: Grillo 100%
Certification: Organic – IT BIO 006 D67W
Annual production: 5.000 bottles
Production area: South-eastern Sicily, Rosolini (SR) – Contrada Ritillini
Soils and climate: calcareous soils, at an altitude between 180 and 250 m above sea level, Mediterranean climate with significant day-night temperature ranges
Training system: VSP (Vertical Shoot Positioning) with Guyot pruning
Planting density: 5.000 vines per hectare, with yealds of 80 q/ha
Harvesting: manual harvest in the last decade of August
Vinification: Off-the-skin vinification after soft pressing, fermentation in stainless steel temperature-controlled vats
Ageing: maturation on fine lees in stainless steel tanks for 6 months and in bottle for 3 months
Alcohol content: 13,5% vol
Total acidity: 6,61 g/l
Ph: 3,04
First vintage: 2013
Bottle size: 0,75 l
TASTING NOTES:
Appereance: straw yellow with light golden reflections
Nose: intense bouquet with strong citrus and vegetable hints
Palate: full taste, fresh, with good minerality and hints of cedar peel
Food pairing: Wine to pair with first courses with seafood or vegetables, fish courses or young cheeses.