Grillo Sallier de la Tour Tasca d'Almerita

Grillo of Sallier de la Tour estate - Tasca d'Almerita

A hybrid of Catarratto and Moscato d'Alessandria created at the end of the 1800s by Baron Antonio Mendola, Grillo embodies the acidity and fresh, citrus and herbaceous aromas typical of Catarratto, and the sweet and floral aromas of Moscato. Widespread above all in the province of Trapani for the production of Marsala, today Grillo is interpreted in a modern key to obtain a dry, fresh, aromatic and pleasantly drinkable wine.

Denomination: Sicilia DOC

Grape variety: 100% Grillo

Production Area: Monreale (PA), Sicily

Soil: mainly calcareous

Exposure: north

Training system: espalier

Type of pruning: guyot

Density of vines per hectare: 4,100

Yield per hectare: 104 quintals

Harvest: manual, when the grapes are perfectly ripe

Vinification: traditional white vinification. The alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel containers at a controlled temperature of about 16 °C for about 15 days. We then proceed to racking with light filtration

Malolactic fermentation: not carried out

Refinement: in steel on the fine lees for 4 months

Analytical data of the wine: pH 3.10 - AT 5.58 g/l - ZR 0.5 g/l - ET 19.6 g/l

Alcohol content: 12.5% vol

Colour: Brilliant straw yellow

Nose: bouquet with aromas of ripe white fruit, citrus fruits, flowers and aromatic herbs

Palate: light, fresh, soft, mineral and balanced

Pairings: white wine suitable for any occasion, perfect for an aperitif and with fish-based dishes

Serving temperature: 10-12°C

Bottled by Conte Tasca d'Almerita Soc. Agr. to R.L. - Palermo - Italy