Grillo | Grape variety
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Grillo | Grape variety
The late-ripening white wine variety Grillo is now mainly native to Sicily. However, this was not always the case. It only arrived on the peninsula at the end of the 19th century after the great phylloxera disaster from the Italian province of Apulia. During the phylloxera infestation, most of the native varieties there were destroyed, so farmers now turned to particularly resistant varieties, which include Grillo. In Sicily, it is still cultivated today in all regions. On the mainland, it is still permitted in the province of Brindisi. However, in addition to Italy, there are also some other countries that grow Grillo. For example, there are small growing areas in Australia, Mexico and Brazil.
Grillo is a white wine variety that yields a pale yellow wine. It was first used in Sicily in the famous dessert wine Marsala, for which it is still the basis today. Generally, its wine is considered to be very rich in extract and alcohol. It contains light tannins and today is mostly used as a blend with the Catarratto Bianco comune, Catarratto Bianco lucido and Inzolia varieties.
Apparently, the grape variety Grillo is a cross between the varieties Muscat d'Alexandrie and Catarratto Bianco. This was confirmed by a study in 2010. - Gerardo
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La Segreta · Il Bianco IGT 2025 (Bio)Planeta, Sicily
La Segreta Il Bianco is light straw yellow in the glass with fine greenish reflections and exudes an inviting freshness right from the start. The bouquet is complex and lively: Fruity aromas of green lemon, lime and bergamot blend harmoniously with nuances of white peach and melon. This aromatic diversity gives the wine a tangy yet balanced...
€ 8,95 = 11,93 €/L
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La Segreta · Grillo DOC 2025 (Bio)Planeta, Sicily
La Segreta Grillo shines in the glass in a delicate pale yellow with greenish reflections and seduces with a fresh, varietal bouquet. Citrus notes and white peach combine with hints of tropical fruit to create a lively yet finely nuanced aroma profile. The aromas are inviting and summery without being...
€ 8,95 = 11,93 €/L
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Shamaris · Grillo Sicilia DOC 2025Cusumano, Sicily
The Shamaris Grillo Sicilia is a pure white wine that impresses with its bright light yellow color and expressive bouquet. Fine floral notes unfold on the nose, accompanied by fresh lime and a hint of almond, giving the wine a Mediterranean lightness. The aroma is clear and inviting without being overpowering - a promising start to the first...
€ 9,95 = 13,27 €/L
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Terebinto · Grillo Sicilia Menfi DOC 2025 (Bio)Planeta, Sicily
The Grillo Terebinto shines in the glass with a bright yellow color and greenish reflections that visually announce its freshness. The nose reveals a multi-layered bouquet of ripe apricot, medlar and yellow flowers, interspersed with a fine waxy warmth reminiscent of beeswax. This aromatic depth gives the wine a special expressiveness and...
€ 11,95 = 15,93 €/L
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Sur Sur · Grillo Sicilia DOC 2024Donnafugata, Sicily
Sur Sur is an expressive and fresh white wine that reflects the sunny nature of Sicily in every facet. Made from the indigenous Grillo grape, it presents itself in the glass with a pale straw yellow color and reveals an inviting bouquet: juicy aromas of ripe peaches, white melon and grapefruit are accompanied by a fine hint of fresh herbs such as mint and sage. This aromatic composition gives the wine a charming Mediterranean...
€ 13,95 € 11,99 = 15,99 €/L
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Salealto · Terre Siciliano Bianco IGT 2020Cusumano, Sicily
Salealto is an exceptional cuvée made from the Sicilian grape varieties Insolia, Zibibbo and Grillo - a white wine that perfectly reflects the diversity and expressiveness of the island. In the glass, it shimmers in an intense straw yellow and opens up a multi-layered bouquet with aromas of ripe yellow fruit, floral nuances and a hint of exotic spices, hinting at a deep sensory...
€ 22,95 = 30,60 €/L
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