Grillo Sicilia DOC “Vitese” 2023 – Colomba Bianca

The grapes to produce Grillo Sicilia DOC “Vitese” Colomba Bianca were hand-picked at optimum maturity and then vinified in small stainless steel tanks to retain the freshness and purity of fruit. A soft pressing of the must took place at 12°C for 24 hours, followed by fermentation at 16°C with selected yeasts. Grillo Sicilia DOC “Vitese” Colomba Bianca rested in tank for four months, preserving the aromatic characteristics, prior to its release.

Grillo is famous for its role in the production of Marsala wines, but has recently come into its own as a varietal making light, fresh and citrussy wines. Here in these sundrenched vineyards, the highest standards are attained through the use of innovative technology and the careful process of mapping the terroir according to the weather patterns, harvesting time, soils and vine age. The vineyards are made up of distinct soil and climate conditions and range from sea-level up to 700 metres above sea level, imparting subtle complexity into the wine. The grapes undergo a sensory analysis and are manually harvested at optimum maturity. Once picked, the grapes are transferred into 20 kilogram containers, to prevent them from being prematurely crushed.