One of a kind sweet wine in the Sicilian scene, Grillodoro is a rarity, being the only “noble rot” wine produced on the island. It is a passito wine obtained from a late harvest of overripe Grillo grapes, characterized by the attack of Botrytis Cinerea, the so-called Noble rot, which occur in our vineyard overlooking the Mediterranean. The peculiar position of the rows favors the development of Botrytis, since it exposes the grapes to the alternation of humidity, generated by the sea, sun and breeze, a very rare phenomenon that makes our Grillodoro a very precious nectar. Hence the highly symbolic name of our passito, which recalls the gold of the Sicilian sun bottled for a few and refined connoisseurs.
Classification: Sicilia DOC
Origin: South-western Sicily, Mazara del Vallo countryside, Trapani, San Nicola district, at
an altitude of about 25 m asl (about 80 ft)
Grape variety: 100% Grillo, the grapes are left to overripen on the vine with subsequent growth of Botrytis Cinerea (noble rot)
Alcohol by volume: 13.5%
Tasting notes: Golden, bright color, with light amber hues. Delicate bouquet, with floral hints of orange blossom and jasmine, saffron, and a final honeyed touch. On the palate it is cristal clear, armonious, pleasant, with aromas of honey and tropical fruit, with a long persistence
Pairing: it perfectly matches with dry almond-based pastries, tiramisu and ricotta cheese
desserts. Ideal with blue cheeses. Serve at 10-12 °C (50-54 °F)
Vintages: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Bottles produced: 1,500
