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Cantodelgrillo Terre Siciliane IGT

by Abbazia San Giorgio · Sicily, Italy

Type
Orange
Grapes
Grillo
Vintages
2020
Alcohol
13.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Orange
Colour depth
Medium
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
8–10 °C
Bottled in
0.75 l
Farming
Natural wine
Abbazia San GiorgioSicily, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Grillo fruit grows in Sicily on volcanic soils that are low in organic matter and rich in trace elements. The vines average 12 years of age and are cultivated using organic and biodynamic methods, without chemical fertilisers or synthetic products.

Vinification

Harvest begins in early September and is carried out by hand. The grapes are transported to the winery in crates, then destemmed and crushed. Fermentation and skin maceration take place in stainless-steel tanks with natural yeasts for around 15 days, developing the wine’s colour and aroma. No sulphur is added during vinification.

Ageing

The wine ages for four months in stainless-steel tanks. After bottling, it matures in the winery’s cellars for at least another 60 days.