GRILLO D’ALTURA
A WINE MADE FROM “GRILLO” GRAPES WITH A GENEROUS AND BROAD BOUQUET THAT GOES FROM FLORAL TO CITRUSY NOTES, TASTES AND SMELLS THAT RECALL THOSE TYPICAL FROM THE LAND WERE THESE GRAPES BORN.
LABEL DESCRIPTION AND BEVERAGE INSPECTING
Type / White dry wine.
Appellation / White Wine D.O.C. Sicilia.
Grapes / Grillo 100% Alcohol Content / 12,5% vol. Content / 75 cl.
MANUFACTING PROCESS
Vineyards Production / Is located in the Centre of Sicily (Caltanissetta) C.da Cusatino at 650 meters above sea-level in lime-clay soils.
Period and Method of Harvesting / First weeks of September, by hand.
Yield / 110 q.li per hectare.
Wine Cellar and Bottling / Winery of C.da Cusatino, Caltanissetta – Sicily – Italy.
Vinification / In steel tanks at controlled temperature 13° C.
Malolattic Fermentation / Not Held.
Conservation / In steel tanks at controlled temperature 15° C.
Bottled Wine / 16° C.
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS
Color / Pale straw colour with green hues.
Smell / Floral and citrusy scents, with aromatic crispy notes.
Taste / Rich, very fresh, with hints of citrus and tropical fruits, aromatic aftertaste typical of Grillo.
Food Pairing / Antipasti, Fish and grilled and white meats.
Service temperature / 8 – 10° C.
