“Ariddu” Grillo, DOP Sicilia, 2018 Maggio Vini

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“Ariddu” Grillo, DOP Sicilia, 2018 Maggio Vini Maggio Vini was founded about 50 years ago Region: Sicily and is based outside Vittoria in the southern Classification: DOP Sicilia part of Sicily. They grow indigenous grapes-- Area of Production: District of Ragusa Catarratto, Nero d'Avola and Frappato as well Grape Variety: 100% Grillo as international varieties--Cabernet Sauvignon Soil: Red sandy soil and Pinot Noir in their 123 acres of vineyards. Average Age of Vines: 15-20 years Trellising System: Guyot system This wine is made from 100% Grillo, a grape Production per Acre: 3.57 tons variety thought to be a cross between Cataratto Vinification Technique: 12 cryo- maceration and Zibibbo grape varieties. The grape was and cold fermentation in stainless steel principally used to make Marsala, and the Maturation: 3 months in Stainless Steel and 1 variety was nearly abandoned in the 1960's. The month in the bottle. grape has been brought back to popularity in is Total Acidity: 5.3 g/l own right as a dry white wine. Residual Sugar: 3.48 g/l PH: 3.48 The name of the wine, Ariddu is the Sicilian Alcohol: 12.50% translation of the grape variety. The skin of the Total Cases Produced: 580 grape is transparent and thick, with a golden yellow color, resulting in straw yellow wine. The grape characteristics result in a wine with a strong personality that stands out among Sicilian white wines. Tasting Notes: Floral herbal aroma, commonly with notes of peach and wildflowers. Pairs well with robust pasta dishes, or seafood. Of course it is also delicious on its own as an aperitif. John Given Wines, Inc. www.jgwines.com .

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