| Classification | Late harvest Sicily DOC organic |
| Organic | Organic, Hooray |
| Origin | South-western Sicily, Mazara del Vallo countryside, Trapani, c. da San Nicola, at an altitude of approximately 25 m above sea level |
| Grape variety | Cricket 100% |
| Alcohol content | 14,5% |
| Vintages produced | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021 |
| Bottles produced | 3.000 |
| Classification | Late harvest Sicily DOC organic |
| Organic | Organic, Hooray |
| Origin | South-western Sicily, Mazara del Vallo countryside, Trapani, c. da San Nicola, at an altitude of approximately 25 m above sea level |
| Grape variety | Cricket 100% |
| Alcohol content | 14,5% |
| Vintages produced | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021 |
| Bottles produced | 3.000 |
| Classification | Late harvest Sicily DOC organic |
| Organic | Organic, Hooray |
| Origin | South-western Sicily, Mazara del Vallo countryside, Trapani, c. da San Nicola, at an altitude of approximately 25 m above sea level |
| Grape variety | Cricket 100% |
| Alcohol content | 14,5% |
| Vintages produced | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021 |
| Bottles produced | 3.000 |
Authentic Sicilian rarity, the Grillodoro is the only mouldy wine product on‘island. It is made from organic Grillo grapes, from late harvest, caressed by the Botrytis Cinerea, for a unique sensory experience.
Grillodoro, It is much more than just a wine: it is natural magic. It is the only mould wine produced in Sicily, obtained exclusively from carefully selected organic Grillo grapes within the estate. The ideal climatic conditions, with the sea's humidity, the breeze that caresses the vineyards, and the autumn sun's rays, create the perfect environment for the development of Botrytis Cinerea, a noble mould that concentrates sugars and aromas, bestowing the wine with extraordinary complexity. This natural process, carefully monitored at the estate, is the secret to its unmistakable personality.
A star player that requires considered pairings. It is sublime alongside fine dry pastries, almond- or ricotta-based desserts, and chocolate. For an exciting gastronomic experience, try it in contrast with blue cheeses, very mature cheeses, or foie gras pâté. Ideal temperature: 10-12 °C.
The genesis of Grillodoro wasn't born from a table-top calculation, but from a visionary intuition and an unexpected miracle of nature. It all began in the early 2000s in one of the estate's historic vineyards, cultivated with Grillo and overlooking the Mediterranean Sea just a few metres away.
In late October, an unaccustomed eye would have seen only insidious mould on the remaining bunches on the vine, needing to be dealt with quickly before winter. But the estate's winemaker, Tonino Guzzo, immediately understood he was faced with an absolute and very rare Sicilian climatic anomaly: that veil Greenish era Botrytis cinerea, the famous “noble mould”. Guzzo, who had already witnessed this phenomenon years before, presented Michele Sala, the company's founder, with a bold challenge: not to save the harvest in a traditional way, but to go with nature's flow to create an unprecedented late harvest wine. Michele Sala enthusiastically embraced the idea, and in the historic 2006 harvest, the first vintage of Grillodoro came to life.
From that day, this label boasts an unparalleled record: it is the only mouldy wine produced in all of Sicily. constantly.
Its creation is an act of absolute devotion and patience. It is produced in extremely limited quantities and only in vintages where the peculiar microclimate of the vineyard – a perfect balance between sea humidity, constant ventilation, and the dry autumn sun – allows for the development of botrytis. The harvest becomes a painstaking ritual, carried out in multiple passes between late October and early November, collecting very few bunches or meticulously selecting the grapes, berry by berry.
Il Grillodoro is not just the flagship of Tenuta Gorghi Tondi, but it is the definitive and fascinating proof of the extraordinary versatility of the Grillo grape variety. Like gold Prezioso tells of the perfect and unrepeatable synergy between human intuition, the strength of the sea, and the magic of nature.
The Grillodoro, It is the pinnacle of the company's winemaking excellence. Purchasing it means owning a rare gem (recognised with awards such as the 100 Best Regional Wines from the AIS Guide Hello Crown of ViniBuoni d’Italia from the Touring Clubas it is the only botrytised wine made from Grillo grapes produced in Sicily, the result of a climatic miracle and extreme artisanal care.
