Tasca d'Almerita Grillo 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Tasca d'Almerita
Label Name:
 
Grillo
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Sicily (Sicilia DOC) - Sallier de La Tour, Monreale
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Grillo
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 90/100 (past vintages 2021–2022); selected trade reviews score ~90–93 for Tasca Grillo bottlings (e. g. , Mozia Grillo received high 90s from Vinous)

Tasting Note
Crisp, citrus-driven white with lemon, green apple, sage and floral notes, bright acidity and saline-mineral undercurrent; medium freshness and a clean, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled fish, shellfish, ceviche, goat cheese, light pasta with seafood. Asian: sushi/sashimi, Thai fish curries, Vietnamese spring rolls, Chinese steamed fish, Japanese tempura.

Production Method
Hand-harvested grapes; cold stainless-steel fermentation (~16°C) for ~15 days; no malolactic fermentation; aged 3–5 months on fine lees in stainless steel.

Vineyard Info
Tasca d'Almerita, founded 1830, is a leading Sicilian producer. Sallier de La Tour estate (Monreale) grows Grillo on hilly, well-drained soils with sustainable practices and B Corp certification.