Winery FirriatoAltavilla della Corte Grillo
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, appetizers and snacks or shellfish.
Taste structure of the Altavilla della Corte Grillo from the Winery Firriato
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Altavilla della Corte Grillo of Winery Firriato in the region of Sicily is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Altavilla della Corte Grillo of Winery Firriato in the region of Sicily often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, grapefruit or tropical and sometimes also flavors of citrus, apples or peach.
Food and wine pairings with Altavilla della Corte Grillo
Pairings that work perfectly with Altavilla della Corte Grillo
Original food and wine pairings with Altavilla della Corte Grillo
The Altavilla della Corte Grillo of Winery Firriato matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of paella for dummies (simple and delicious), quiche without pastry, courgette and blue cheese or tuna rillettes.
Details and technical informations about Winery Firriato's Altavilla della Corte Grillo.
Discover the grape variety: Grillo
Structured, aromatic whites with ample mouth and fresh acidity, featuring aromas of ripe citrus, yellow peach, exotic fruits, white flowers, Mediterranean herbs and marine saline notes. Tonic finish. A historic key component of Marsala DOC and star of the modern Sicilian dry white revival (Sicilia DOC). Native Sicilian grape, a natural cross of Catarratto × Moscato d'Alessandria.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Altavilla della Corte Grillo from Winery Firriato are 2018, 2017, 2019, 2016 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Firriato
The Winery Firriato is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 83 wines for sale in the of Sicily to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Sicily
Major qualitative renewal. Sunny, expressive reds: fleshy, spicy Nero d'Avola (black cherry, blackberry, liquorice), fine, mineral Nerello Mascalese on Etna (recalls Pinot Noir), light, crisp Frappato in Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG. Lively, saline whites: Catarratto, fat, iodised Grillo, taut Carricante, floral Inzolia. Amber, walnutty fortified Marsala.
The word of the wine: Stopper (taste of)
A defect in the wine reminiscent of the smell and taste of mouldy cork.
