{"title":"Grillo","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGrillo Wines: the Sicilian white between freshness, structure, and identity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGrillo\u003c\/strong\u003e collection brings together some of the most interesting expressions of this great Sicilian grape variety, capable of uniting immediacy, depth, and a strong territorial personality. From dry, mineral whites to more complex and long-lived interpretations, this selection enhances Grillo in all its nuances, with labels that tell the story of Sicily's sea, sun, and sun-drenched soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA grape variety symbol of Western Sicily\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrillo is one of the most recognizable protagonists of the Sicilian wine scene. Historically linked to the western part of the island, it stands out for its intense aromas, good structure, and a freshness that makes it versatile at the table. In the collection, you will find wines that express the more direct and savory side of the grape, such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/italianwineselection.myshopify.com\/collections\/cantina-occhipinti\"\u003eArianna Occhipinti\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/italianwineselection.myshopify.com\/collections\/cantina-pellegrino-1880\"\u003ePellegrino 1880\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/italianwineselection.myshopify.com\/collections\/cantina-tasca-dalmerita\"\u003eTasca d'Almerita\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/italianwineselection.myshopify.com\/collections\/cantina-marco-de-bartoli\"\u003eMarco de Bartoli\u003c\/a\u003e, wineries that interpret Grillo with different approaches but always consistent with the territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe labels of the collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong the wines present, \u003cstrong\u003eBianco SM - contrada Santa Margherita 2023 Grillo DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGrillo 2021 Sicilia DOC Contrada Santa Margherita\u003c\/strong\u003e by Arianna Occhipinti stand out, two interpretations that highlight tension, authenticity, and a reading of the territory. Alongside these, \u003cstrong\u003eFamily and Friends IGP Terre Siciliane Bianco Grillo Bio\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSalealto 2019 Terre Siciliane IGT\u003c\/strong\u003e by Cusumano expand the selection with a different style, either more immediate or more structured. Completing the picture are labels such as \u003cstrong\u003eIl Salinaro 2020 Grillo DOC Sicilia\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMozia Grillo\u003c\/strong\u003e by Tasca d'Almerita, along with expressions from Pellegrino 1880 and Marco de Bartoli, up to references like \u003cstrong\u003eGrillo Rocce di Pietralonga Sicilia 2019 DOC Centopassi\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting profiles and consumption occasions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrillo is often appreciated for its balance between fruit, savoriness, and body. Depending on the vinification, it can be fresher and more fluid or more intense, broad, and deep. In the same collection, there are also sweet and fortified wines, such as Marsala and perpetual wines, which broaden the understanding of the Sicilian territory and showcase the extraordinary versatility of local grapes. This variety makes the selection interesting for those looking for a white for aperitifs, as well as for those who want a wine to pair with seafood dishes, flavorful first courses, cheeses, or richer preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a Grillo\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoosing a Grillo wine means bringing to the table an identity-driven white, recognizable and capable of adapting to different consumption moments. It is an ideal choice for those who love Sicilian wines with a clear character, but also for those who want to discover bottles with a strong territorial imprint and reference producers. The presence of wineries like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/italianwineselection.myshopify.com\/collections\/cantina-centopassi-cooperativa-agricola\"\u003eCentopassi Cooperativa Agricola\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/italianwineselection.myshopify.com\/collections\/cantina-cusumano\"\u003eCusumano\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/italianwineselection.myshopify.com\/collections\/cantina-pellegrino-1880\"\u003ePellegrino 1880\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/italianwineselection.myshopify.com\/collections\/cantina-marco-de-bartoli\"\u003eMarco de Bartoli\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/italianwineselection.myshopify.com\/collections\/cantina-occhipinti\"\u003eOcchipinti Azienda Agricola\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/italianwineselection.myshopify.com\/collections\/cantina-tasca-dalmerita\"\u003eTasca d'Almerita\u003c\/a\u003e makes this selection particularly complete and authoritative. Discover the collection and find the Grillo that best suits your tasting style.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vigna-la-miccia-marsala-superore-oro-2016-doc-semi-secco-marco-de-bartoli","title":"Vigna La Miccia Marsala Superiore Gold 2016 DOC - Semi-dry Marco de Bartoli","description":"\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVigna La Miccia Marsala Superiore Oro DOC Semi-dry 2016\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVigna La Miccia Marsala Superiore Oro 2016 DOC - Semi-dry\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eMarco de Bartoli\u003c\/strong\u003e is a contemporary interpretation of Marsala Oro, built on \u003cstrong\u003eGrillo 100%\u003c\/strong\u003e and designed to express a fine, fruity, and elegant aromatic profile. It is a wine that combines tradition and modern sensitivity, with a style capable of enhancing Sicilian typicity without sacrificing freshness, balance, and drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerritory and wine style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base of the wine is \u003cstrong\u003eGrillo\u003c\/strong\u003e, an identity grape of western Sicily particularly suited to expressing complexity and aromatic precision in the Marsala territory. The grapes come from \u003cstrong\u003eC.da Samperi, in Marsala\u003c\/strong\u003e, an area historically linked to the production of great fortified and meditation wines. The style of \u003cstrong\u003eVigna La Miccia\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out for its innovative approach: cold vinification and attention to limiting oxidation help preserve the fruity component and the more delicate nuances of the grape, while maintaining the classic imprint of \u003cstrong\u003eMarsala Superiore Oro DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it presents a typical color of the Oro category, bright and warm. On the nose, it offers a rich and harmonious profile, with fruity sensations and a subtle aromatic texture, enriched by evolving nuances and a clear character. On the palate, the sip is semi-dry, soft but well-supported by a balanced taste structure, with a present body and a finish that invites another taste. 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It originates from the island of Mozia, in the Stagnone of Marsala, where sandy soils of marine origin, the presence of limestone, and a breezy climate contribute to giving the wine freshness, balance, and personality. It is an interesting choice for those looking for a territorial white, clear and pleasant to drink, capable of combining immediacy and good structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerritory and style of the wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSicilia DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e expresses here a very distinctive version of Grillo, cultivated as a bush vine on loose, calcareous soils, with pruning in the Marsala style and slightly early harvesting to preserve acidity and liveliness. The 2021 vintage benefited from a cool spring and a hot, dry summer, conditions that favored healthy, ripe, and aromatic grapes. Fermentation in steel and aging on the lees for a few months help maintain the wine's clean profile, enhancing its varietal fragrance and drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMozia Grillo 2021 presents itself with a bright straw-yellow color, and on the nose offers typical and measured sensations of white fruit, citrus, and light floral nuances, with savory hints that recall the sea and the territory. On the palate, it is dry, fresh, and smooth, supported by good acidity and a texture that combines softness and tension. The sip is balanced, with a clean finish and a persistence consistent with its elegant and Mediterranean style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis white pairs naturally with seafood appetizers, raw fish, octopus salads, first courses with seafood, fish couscous, and grilled fish. It is also excellent with seasonal vegetables, light savory pies, and fresh cheeses, thanks to its freshness and good sapidity. \u003cstrong\u003eMozia Grillo 2021 Sicilia DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs well with Mediterranean cuisine and enhances simple but well-executed dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ideal serving temperature for \u003cstrong\u003eMozia Grillo 2021 Sicilia DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e is between \u003cstrong\u003e8 and 10°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. To best appreciate its aromatic profile and freshness, it is advisable to uncork the bottle shortly before serving. Decanting is not necessary, but a brief passage in the glass can help the wine open up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing \u003cstrong\u003eMozia Grillo 2021 Sicilia DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e means bringing to the table a recognizable Sicilian white, linked to a fascinating island and a reference winery like Tasca d'Almerita. It is a wine that combines typicity, balance, and versatility, suitable for both everyday dinners and a more refined fish lunch. 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It is a wine that combines stylistic cleanliness, balance, and a strong connection to the territory, designed for those seeking a Mediterranean white with a modern profile but faithful to the island's tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerritory and wine style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard of origin, \u003cstrong\u003ePietralunga - Monreale\u003c\/strong\u003e, places this wine in an area historically suited to Sicilian viticulture, where \u003cstrong\u003eGrillo\u003c\/strong\u003e finds an ideal environment to develop clear aromas and a light yet present structure. The manual harvest, carried out in the second half of August, enhances the selection of grapes and confirms a careful approach to quality. The vinification in steel and aging on its own lees for 9 months define an essential, clear, and territorial style, with a good balance between immediacy and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it presents itself as a white with a bright and measured character, capable of offering freshness and a pleasant sense of definition. On the nose, delicate hints of yellow-fleshed fruit, citrus, and floral nuances are imagined, with Mediterranean references consistent with the grape variety. On the palate, the sip is dry, smooth, and well-supported by acidity, equal to 6.10 g\/l, with a tidy and clean finish. 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The dedication to Nicolò Azoti also adds a human and civic meaning that makes this bottle even more distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Centopassi Cooperativa Agricola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56658851725698,"sku":"0dc6162fbb","price":13.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/8033\/1394\/files\/6072d275503fa38a98a1ed0931a8e0d0.jpg?v=1779207830"},{"product_id":"vecchio-samperi-quarantennale-vino-liquoroso","title":"Old Samperi Forty-Year Dessert Wine","description":"\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOld Samperi Quarantennale, a dry liqueur wine of great personality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Samperi Quarantennale\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eMarco de Bartoli\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dry liqueur wine made from \u003cstrong\u003e100% Grillo\u003c\/strong\u003e, an authentic expression of western Sicily and a winemaking tradition deeply tied to the Marsala territory. It is a very old meditation wine, built on a perpetual method that recalls the Solera and provides complexity, continuity, and depth. The long maturation, with an average aging of about 40 years, makes this label a highly appealing choice for those seeking a rare, identity-driven wine capable of narrating time with balance and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerritory and wine style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine originates in \u003cstrong\u003ewestern Sicily\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the Samperi district of Marsala, on medium-textured calcareous-sandy soils. This context contributes to giving tension and character to the wine, along with the choice of historic vineyards over 40 years old. The \u003cstrong\u003eOld Samperi Quarantennale\u003c\/strong\u003e personally and rigorously interprets the soul of the territory, through traditional vinification and aging in oak and chestnut barrels according to the perpetuum system. 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It can be served slightly cooler if offered as an aperitif, or at room temperature if paired with structured dishes. A brief oxygenation can be helpful to enhance the aromatic expression, especially in the case of a bottle that has been aged for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing \u003cstrong\u003eOld Samperi Quarantennale\u003c\/strong\u003e means bringing into the cellar a rare, territorial dry liqueur wine of great depth. It is a bottle designed for those seeking authenticity, craftsmanship, and a deep reading of Grillo in a Marsala key. The signature of \u003cstrong\u003eMarco de Bartoli\u003c\/strong\u003e, combined with the long maturation and limited production, makes it an ideal choice for connoisseurs, collectors, and enthusiasts of great Italian wines to enjoy slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Marco de Bartoli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56658925191554,"sku":"708821ac96","price":477.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/8033\/1394\/files\/3b0ade1c40d153e2b0e592cb5b9141e2.jpg?v=1779211071"},{"product_id":"marsala-superiore-oro-doc-riserva-1987-semi-secco-marco-de-bartoli","title":"Marsala Superiore Gold DOC Reserve 1987 Semi-dry Marco de Bartoli","description":"\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMarsala Superiore Oro DOC Riserva 1987 Marco de Bartoli\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMarsala Superiore Oro DOC Riserva 1987\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eMarco de Bartoli\u003c\/strong\u003e faithfully interprets the tradition of Sicilian Marsala, combining complexity, balance, and an elegant personality. 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