Products tagged with Grillo

A short skin maceration gives the wine some depth, and 6 months aging on the lees brings texture and balance. The old vines of Porta del Vento are grown on a steep hill and are exposed to consistently brutal winds. This combined with extreme diurnal shift

The Grillo grapes are grown within the Marsala region, while the Zibibbo hales from the idyllic island of Pantelleria. Vibrant and fresh, with excellent minerality and aromatic fruits. “Sole e Vento” (Sun and Wind) is an homage to the two sunny and windy

Marsala has been in danger of extinction, often relegated to cheap cooking wine, but De Bartoli has been at the forefront of keeping alive the tradition of serious Marsala. Notes of grilled pineapple, roasted salted almonds, and baked apple tart; luxuriou

The Di Giovanna has been making wines here for 5 generations – they have been certified organic since the mid-1990s. This Grillo is a lovely, easy-drinking white filled with wild flowers, citrus and stone fruits.

Old vines give this wine concentration and depth. The famously brutal conditions in this area of Sicily translate into grapes that have fought for their lives…which means more concentration of phenols…which means more flavor.

The vineyards in much of Menfi are within sight of the Mediterranean coast, and that breezy, salty influence can be felt in the wine. Deep golden yellow fruits are offset by dried herbs such as mint, oregano and sage.