The Grillo di Marsala grape is a Sicilian white grape variety that gives rise to quality Marsala wines, appreciated for their aromatic complexity, balanced flavor, and versatility. It is one of the region's most important grapes, contributing to Sicily's rich winemaking tradition.
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Grillo
PRODUCTION AREA: Marsala Territory
GROWING SYSTEM: espalier with guyot pruning
HARVEST TIME: august/september
WINE MAKING: in steel tanks at controlled temperature (14/16°c) after a cold maceration of the must on skins at least for 6 hours
WOOD REFINING: maturing in bottle at least 3 months
TASTING NOTES Color straw yellow with greenish highlights. smell intense, complex and persistent bouquet, typical of zibibbo grape; it shows floreal hints of zagara and Jasmine, Followed By Pleasant Scents Of Exotic Fruits And Mediterranean Herbs. Taste, Dry, Fresh And Soft To The Palate With An Agreable Sense Of Aromatic Hints; It Is Endowed With A Balanced Acidity Which Gives It A Long Final Persistence
GASTRONOMIC PAIRINGS: serving suggestions: excellent as aperitif, it perfectly pairs with seafood starters and with fish and shellfish typical of the sicilian cooking; it pairs very well with fresh seasoned cheese and with grilled vegetables
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 10 - 12 °C
RESIDUAL SUGAR: - gr/l
TOTAL ACIDITY: - g/l
ABV: 13.5%
ALLERGEN INFO: Contains Sulphitte and no other allergens