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Grillo wine — Feudo Maccari winery — Dionysus
White

Grillo

by Feudo Maccari · Sicily, Italy

TypeWhite
GrapesGrillo
Alcohol12.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourWhite
Colour depthMedium
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at8–9 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Feudo MaccariSicily, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The estate comprises around 50 small vineyards near Noto in eastern Sicily, south of Syracuse. They lie about 1.6 km from the coast at 70 m above sea level, on gentle south- and north-facing slopes. The vines are 12–40 years old. The black volcanic soils are mineral-rich, with a high proportion of limestone and a small amount of sandstone.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand, carefully sorted and gently destemmed. Vinification takes place without skin contact, with alcoholic fermentation in open vats.

Ageing

The wine matures in stainless-steel tanks to preserve its delicate bouquet.

Tasting profile

Elegant, with a delicate floral and fruity bouquet.

Label / history

Feudo Maccari arose from a project undertaken by Antonio Moretti, owner of Sette Ponti. Acting on the advice of oenologist Carlo Ferrini, he began acquiring small farm plots near Noto in 2000, leading to the creation of the estate. The acquired plots were planted with the local varieties Grillo, Insolia and Nero d’Avola.