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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



´La Segreta´ · Il Bianco IGT 2023, Planeta, Sizilien

La Segreta · Il Bianco IGT 2023 (Bio)


Planeta, Sicily

Straw yellow with delicate greenish reflections. Rich and tangy on the nose. Hints of green citrus, lime and bergamot, peach and white melon. Fresh and full-bodied, with a fresh acidity that prolongs and balances the flavor. Fine and aromatic on the finish. - Gerardo [TS08/24]

"Pale straw yellow. Very restrained on the nose, light yellow fruit. Creamy palate entry with melting body, fruit-driven mid-palate, pleasant and well-integrated acidity on the finish." - Falstaff


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´La Segreta´ · Grillo DOC 2023, Planeta, Sizilien

La Segreta · Grillo DOC 2023 (Bio)


Planeta, Sicily

Pale yellow color with green reflections. On the nose, varietal and primary aromas of citrus, white peach and tropical fruit. Fresh and soft on the palate. - Gerardo [TS08/24]

"Pale shimmering greenish yellow. Comes on the nose fresh meadow herbs, peach blossom, a touch of orange zest. Gentle attack with well-integrated acidity, pleasantly mineral, builds good tension, then slight restraint on the back end, finishes on salted lime." - Falstaff


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´Shamaris´ · Grillo Sicilia DOC 2022, Cusumano, Sizilien

Shamaris · Grillo Sicilia DOC 2022


Cusumano, Sicily

Pure variety Grillo of pale yellow color. Intense and dense aroma of flowers, lime and some almond. Juicy on the palate with fine, refreshing acidity and persistent finish. - Gerardo [TS12/23]

"Intense bright lemon yellow. Exceedingly fragrant of elderberry and lime, plus yellow fruit, ripe quince on the nose. Spans finely velvety over the tongue, appears compact in the core, shows pressure and juicy game, fine salt lemon enlivens the medium-long finish." - Falstaff


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´Passiperduti´ · Grillo Sicilia DOC 2022, Donnafugata, Sizilien
Passiperduti · Grillo Sicilia DOC 2022

Donnafugata, Sicily

The new Passiperduti is a single varietal Grillo of bright straw yellow color with greenish reflections. The bouquet is multi-faceted and deep with floral notes of lavender and broom, enriched by citrus nuances and mineral hints. The palate offers good structure and is spicy, mineral and persistent; a wine of marked complexity and elegance. - Gerardo [TS06/23]

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´Salealto´ · Terre Siciliano Bianco IGT 2019, Cusumano, Sizilien
Salealto · Terre Siciliano Bianco IGT 2019

Cusumano, Sicily

Salealto, a three-part cuvée of Insolia, Zibbibo and Grillo shows a dense straw yellow color. The nose is complex and multilayered, of yellow fruit, floral aromas and spice. On the palate powerful and concentrated, of lavish fruit and depth. Mineral in the aftertaste. - Gerardo [TS12/20]

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