Tasca d'Almerita Grillo 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Tasca d'Almerita
Label Name:
 
Grillo
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Sicilia DOC (Monreale / Tenuta Sallier de La Tour, Sicily)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Grillo (100%)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 90/100 (Grillo 2022)

Tasting Note
Fresh, citrus-driven with lemon, green apple and white flowers; subtle herbal and saline notes, medium body, bright acidity and a clean, slightly savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled fish, seafood pasta, oysters, ceviche, light salads. Asian: sushi and sashimi, sashimi-style crudo, Thai fish curry, Vietnamese fresh spring rolls.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Grillo fermented at ~16°C for ~15 days; no malolactic fermentation; aged ~4 months on fine lees in stainless steel; bottled with sulfur additions.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Tasca d'Almerita at Tenuta Sallier de La Tour (Monreale). Family-run Sicilian estate with historic sites and sustainable practices. B Corp certified.