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Fileno Grillo Sicilia DOC wine — Canicatti winery — Dionysus
WhiteSiciliaDOC

Fileno Grillo Sicilia DOC

by Canicatti · Sicily, Italy

AppellationSiciliaDOC
TypeWhite
GrapesGrillo
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourWhite
Colour depthLight
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at12 °C
Keeps for3 years
Bottled in0.75 l
CanicattiSicily, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes are grown in the Agrigento area of southwestern Sicily, in vineyards at 200–600 m above sea level. The medium-textured sandy-silty soils are alkaline due to their limestone content. The vines average 15 years of age, and yields do not exceed 9 t/ha.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested in September and pressed as whole bunches. The must is settled at low temperature, then fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled 16 °C for 15 days. Malolactic fermentation is prevented.

Ageing

The wine matures for three months in concrete tanks, followed by two months in bottle.

Tasting profile

Fresh, modern and approachable in style.