Stemmari

Grillo

Sicilia DOC
Stemmari

Grillo

Sicilia DOC
Production area Acate, in the province of Ragusa. 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 plants per 2.5 Acres.
Grapes Grillo
Characteristics Color: deep straw yellow.
Bouquet: an aroma distinctly tropical with notes of mango and papaya, that blends with inklings of jasmine and white flowers.
Flavor: balanced and harmonious with a delicate acidity.

Pairings: it goes well with seafood, first course 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.
Alcohol content 13%
Serving temperature 50-54°C

Vinification

It is an average 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 several days. Maturation on the lees takes for a few months in steel tanks.

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Ratings
2021 Grillo 2020 Berliner Wein Trophy
GOLD
2021 Grillo 2020 Decanter World Wine Awards
SILVER - 90 PTS.
2022 Grillo 2021 Mundus Vini
SILVER
2022 Grillo 2021 Decanter World Wine Awards
SILVER - 93 PTS.
2023 Grillo 2022 Mundus Vini
SILVER
2023 Grillo 2022 Wine Enthusiast
89 PTS. - BEST BUY
2023 Grillo 2022 I Migliori Vini Italiani
92 PTS.
2023 Grillo 2022 James Suckling
89 PTS.
2024 Grillo 2023 Mundus Vini
SILVER
2024 Grillo 2023 Berliner Wein Trophy
GOLD
Pairings
Pennette with swordfish
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