Grillo

Producer:
Cantine Nicosia
Region:
Sicily
Grape:
Grillo (100%)
Classification:
IGT Terre Siciliane
Vintage:
2019
Capacity:
0.75 l

A dry white wine made from native Sicily grape Grillo. Another autochthonous white wine of Sicily, equally aromatic and fresh. It’s a perfect accompaniment with fish-based dishes and sea food.

Details

Color: straw yellow with greenish reflections.
Aroma: aromatic, notes of citrus, nettle and mint.
Flavor: soft, mineral.
Food matching: excellent with olive oil-fried sardines in breadcrumbs with capers, almonds, parsley and olives; raw fish and crustaceans.
Serving temperature: 10°C/12°C.
Alcohol content: 12,5%.

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