Vurria
Grillo
DOC Sicilia

Vurria Grillo is an expressive and flavorful white wine, hand crafted from estate vineyards in Contessa Entellina, vinified only in steel. Expressive aromas of citrus, herb and yellow flowers. On the palate it is medium in body, with notes of citrus, white stone fruits and a savory finish.

Characteristics

Denomination DOC Sicilia
Grapes Grillo 100%
Alcohol 13.0%
Production 20,000 bottles
Vineyards Paradiso in Contessa Entellina, 30 year-old vines
located at 1,500 feet, organically grown.
Altitude 1,500 feet / 450 meters
Soil limestone and volcanic tuff
Vinification Soft pressing for 8 hours, fermentation in
stainless steel.
Aging 6 months on the fine lees in stainless steel
Production philosophy Certified Organic, Vegan Friendly

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Description

Di Giovanna’s Grillo Vurria is an intense and fragrant Sicilian white wine. The grape is a cross of two varieties, Catarratto and Moscato d’Alessandria. Grillo today is one of the most interesting native white grapes of the western Sicilian landscape.
Vurria Grillo combines expressive intensity and Sicilian elegance. At the end of the soft pressing and a 48-hour decanting, the flower of the must ferments in steel tanks.
Before bottling, the wine matures for 6 months on the fine lees in steel tanks. It has a golden yellow color with brilliant reflections. On the nose it opens up with aromas of citrus fruits, honeydew melon, tropical hints and mineral nuances. The flavor is intense on the mid-palate with expressive fruit notes and a savory finish.
Color Bright golden yellow
Aroma Fruity and mineral, of citrus fruits, fresh yellow
fruit Flavour Citrus notes, stone fruits with a savory finish

Food Suggestions

Pair with shellfish and spring and summer vegetable-based dishes. Enjoy with antipasti and fresh cheeses.

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