Feudi del Pisciotto Grillo Kisa 2023

Wine Spectator 91 points.

Grillo is the indigenous white grape variety that has been the subject of the greatest interest in recent times, due to its characteristics of aroma and freshness. Golden yellow color with notes of apple and pear that make it immediately recognizable. The design on the label is a work by Carolina Marengo.

Tasting notes:

A straw-yellow wine characterised by rich apple and pear notes, which render it instantly recognisable and appreciated. The taste is warm and dry, slightly tannic and displaying a citric aroma.

Created in the second half of the 19th century as a cross between the two native grape varieties Catarratto and Zibibbo (or Muscat of Alexandria) by the initiative of Baron Antonio Mendola, an agronomist and ampelographer, it was long used in fortified wines (and continues to be a key player in DOC Marsala). Later, it was discovered that excellent dry versions could also be produced, always highlighting acidity and the rich sweetness of the fruit simultaneously. Grillo is a versatile grape that can be shaped by the climate, the soils, the vineyard management, and the winemaking practices. Perhaps it is these complex and somewhat elusive characteristics that form the basis of its growing success, making it the most interesting white wine in the current Sicilian wine scene.