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Zagra Grillo Sicilia DOC wine — Valle dell'Acate winery — Dionysus
WhiteSiciliaDOC

Zagra Grillo Sicilia DOC

by Valle dell'Acate · Sicily, Italy

AppellationSiciliaDOC
TypeWhite
GrapesGrillo
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourWhite
Colour depthLight
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at10–12 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Valle dell'AcateSicily, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit is grown near the coast in light, yellow-coloured sandy-clay soils. The vineyard is managed biodynamically.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested during the second half of August and then fermented.

Ageing

The wine matures for four months in stainless-steel tanks, followed by four months in bottle.

Tasting profile

Pure and delicate, with freshness and complex aromas associated with the coastal sandy-clay soils.

Label / history

The name “Zagra,” from “la zagara” in Sicilian dialect, denotes the white citrus blossom traditionally used in Sicilian wedding bouquets.