Nissim Grillo Tenute Orestiadi

Nissim Grillo DOC – La Selezione Line

The Grillo Nissim by Tenute Orestiadi is an indigenous mono-varietal with unrepeatable characteristics thanks to the uniqueness of the soil and particularly suitable vineyards surrounding the Belìce Valley. It belongs to The Selezione line, a line of wines with a Mediterranean character that best represent the peculiarities of the Gibellina area, in the Trapani hinterland. An exceptional eclectic and vertical hill Grillo, an expression of freshness and linearity, excellent both as an aperitif and throughout the meal.

Denomination: DOC Sicilia

Type: White

Grape Variety: 100% Grillo

Production Area: Valle del Belìce, in the Trapani hinterland

Altitude: 350-500 m above sea level

Soil: white earth, medium compactness with a very high component of limestone and chalk which originates from the numerous chalky-sulphurous formations present in the area

Climate: dry microclimate with good water retention which enhances the typical minerality of the soil

Harvest: manual, in the last ten days of August

Vinification: destemming and soft pressing of the grapes

Fermentation: at a controlled temperature with the addition of selected yeasts

Aging: 3 months in steel

Bottle refinement: at least 4 months

Alcohol content: 12.5% vol

Color: bright and intense straw yellow

Nose: deep and complex bouquet, fruity and floral, with hints of green tea, hay and orange blossom

Palate: savory, full-bodied and well-balanced. Notes of bread crust are perceived. The finish is long and slightly mineral

Pairings: excellent wine both as an aperitif and throughout a meal. Perfect with Trapani-style busiate and fish-based dishes such as swordfish carpaccio, couscous and mussels peppered

Chalice: Tulip

Serving temperature: 8-10°C

Longevity: 2-3 years

Bottled at origin by Tenute Orestiadi Soc. Coop. Agr. Santa Ninfa - Italy