{"title":"GRILLO","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/GrapeBanner2.jpg?v=1543876090\" alt=\"Organic vineyard\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrillo is an Italian white wine grape variety grown in Sicily where it is most famous for its role in the island's fortified Marsala wines. It is still widely planted on Sicily despite Marsala's fall from fashion and is now used most commonly in a variety of still white wines, both varietal and blended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grillo grape, when vinified to a high standard, makes a fresh, light white wine with nutty, fruit-driven flavours that include lemon and apple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrillo has now become a viable contender for the quintessential Italian table white wine: light, easy-drinking and often associated with very good value. In this regard it competes with Soave, Gavi and IGT Pinot Grigio.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tasca-cavallo-delle-fate-grillo","title":"Tasca Cavallo delle Fate Grillo 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrillo, which translates as \"cricket,\" is a historical Sicilian white wine grape variety, initially made famous internationally through the production of Marsala wines, but it is also capable of producing dry white wines of incredible depth and concentration. At Tasca's Tenuta Regaleali estate in western Sicily the Grillo grape has been cultivated for years and for this wine Tasca harvests their vines at different periods to retain freshness and also lend structure that will carry the wine through extended bottle age. Pale straw yellow in colour, Tasca d'Almerita Grillo offers a broad range of bright fruit aromas from crisp citrus to white peach, tangy apricots, and exotic tropical fruit like pineapple. An elegant backbone of minerality carries the wine across the palate and leads into a long, balanced finish. Pair this wine with seafood pasta, cous cous, tuna and poultry or veal.[#intro]A dry white Sicillian wine of incredible depth and concentration...[\/intro]  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tasca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30532433608762,"sku":"A22TASCAGRILLO-1","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/GrilloBottle_0d579db3-2244-42c3-abda-b9112118b0d5.jpg?v=1675263648"},{"product_id":"feudo-arancio-grillo","title":"Feudo Arancio Grillo 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe white Grillo grape is native to Sicily and is the most famous white varietal on the island, historically used for the production of Marsala. Feudo Arancio harvest their Grillo grapes at night to preserve their freshness. After fermentation the wine is aged on its lees for five months, in stainless steel tanks with continuous battonage, to enrich the body of the wine. Deep straw yellow in colour this Grillo displays fragrant and distinctively tropical aromas featuring notes of mango and papaya blending well with inklings of jasmine and wildflowers. The palate is balanced and harmonious with a delicate acidity and long finish. 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The Grillo grape is now seen as the flagship of Sicily's indigenous white varieties, with its aromatic and floral nose. Pleasantly fresh and harmonious, with ripe melon, green apple and mineral flavours, a well-structured palate, the Colomba Bianca 'Vitese' Grillo has a long and elegant finish. 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Bursting with Sicilian sunshine, this fragrant wine has a lifted bouquet of sun-ripened citrus and tropical fruits. Refreshing and dry on the palate with a ripe roundness leading to a mouthwatering finish. [#intro]Bursting with Sicilian sunshine this Grillo is refreshing \u0026amp; dry with a mouthwatering finish...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colomba Bianca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56249877463421,"sku":"A23COLOMBABIANCAKOREGRILLO-1","price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/KoreGrilloBT.jpg?v=1750262481"},{"product_id":"mandrarossa-grillo","title":"Mandrarossa Grillo 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eBorn on the unspoiled, sun-drenched coast of Menfi in southern Sicily, Mandrarossa represents the modern pinnacle of the island's winemaking. Their exceptional Grillo vines thrive in limestone-rich soils that slope gently down toward the sea. Here, the vineyards are constantly cooled by the prevailing Mediterranean breezes, a crucial maritime influence that allows the grapes to ripen fully under the intense Sicilian sun while retaining a brilliant, life-affirming acidity. In the glass the Mandrarossa Grillo pours a luminous straw yellow. The nose is a beautifully aromatic journey, offering vibrant notes of Sicilian lemon, crisp green apple, and the delicate fragrance of wild white flowers. On the palate, it is remarkably fresh, focused, and intense. A distinctive, savoury sea-salt minerality drives the finish, making it an incredibly versatile companion for the dining table. It pairs flawlessly with fresh seafood, grilled Mediterranean vegetables, or light pasta dishes. 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