2020 Sinfonia di Bianco, Alessandro Viola, Sicily, Italy

2020 Sinfonia di Bianco, Alessandro Viola, Sicily, Italy

Product: 20208154860
 
2020 Sinfonia di Bianco, Alessandro Viola, Sicily, Italy

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Alessandro Viola

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Grillo

Grillo

Grillo is a white grape variety native to Sicily. It is primarily known for its role in producing Marsala, a fortified wine. Thought to be a cross between Catarratto and Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria), Grillo thrives in Sicily’s warm, volcanic soils. The grape’s name, “Grillo,” is derived from the sound of cicadas in the region, reflecting the hot, dry climate in which it grows. Grillo is prized for its ability to withstand these conditions and produce wines with great complexity and vibrant acidity.

While Grillo is most famously used in Marsala production, particularly in the Semisecco and Sweet Marsala styles, the grape also produces high-quality dry wines. Dry Grillo wines are often full-bodied and aromatic, with flavours of citrus fruits like lemon and lime, stone fruits such as peach and apricot, and sometimes a touch of herbs or almonds. These wines are typically crisp, fresh, and well-suited for pairing with seafood or Mediterranean dishes. In fortified Marsala, Grillo contributes rich flavours of honey, dried fruit, and nuts, which deepen the wine’s overall profile.

In recent years, Grillo has been increasingly vinified as a still, dry wine, enjoying growing popularity both in Sicily and internationally. The grape’s natural acidity makes it ideal for producing wines with balance and freshness, even in sweeter styles. Grillo’s thick skins help preserve its flavours, and its versatility in winemaking has allowed it to shine in both dry and sweet forms. Whether in a crisp, unoaked white wine or a rich, complex Marsala, Grillo continues to showcase the unique terroir of Sicily.

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Not ready

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These wines are likely to have plenty of fruit flavours still and, for red wines, the tannins may well be quite noticeable. For those who prefer younger, fruitier wines, or if serving alongside a robust meal, these will be very enjoyable. If you choose to hold onto these wines, the fruit flavours will evolve into more savoury complexity.

Ready - at best

These wines are likely to have a beautiful balance of fruit, spice and savoury flavours. The acidity and tannins will have softened somewhat, and the wines will show plenty of complexity. For many, this is seen as the ideal time to drink and enjoy these wines. If you choose to hold onto these wines, they will become more savoury but not necessarily more complex.

Ready - mature

These wines are likely to have plenty of complexity, but the fruit flavours will have been almost completely replaced by savoury and spice notes. These wines may have a beautiful texture at this stage of maturity. There is lots to enjoy when drinking wines at this stage. Most of these wines will hold in this window for a few years, though at the very end of this drinking window, wines start to lose complexity and decline.