Olli Grillo DOP 2023
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Italy / Sicily
Alberello trained (bush trained) vines are an average 20 years old, and have been planted with a southern exposure at 250 feet elevation, situated about one mile from the sea. To encourage aromatic depth and flavor complexity, grape yields are low: 3.75 tons/acre. In the spring, the vines are pruned to one bud per plant, and in June/July, a green harvest is performed to eliminate lesser grapes. Twenty days prior to harvest, the vines go through an additional cluster thinning, or a selection of the best grapes in the bunch.
Harvest Note
The 2023 wine harvest in Sicily was marked by unusually hot and dry conditions, which led to a reduced yield but highly concentrated grapes. Winemakers noted excellent quality in both red and white varietals, with particularly vibrant acidity and structure. Despite the challenges, the vintage is expected to produce wines of exceptional character and aging potential.
Tasting Note
Straw yellow with gold shades. Notes of flowers, fruits like yellow peach, hints of sweet almond. Full and rich. Sapid and balanced palate.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Grillo
APPELLATION: Grillo DOP
PH: 3.25
ACIDITY: 7.27 g/l
ABV: 12.50%
Unique Selling Points
- Feudo Maccari’s vineyards have calcareous, lime-rich soils that are best suited for making wines with great minerality and freshness
- The vineyard’s close proximity to the sea, the hot temperatures driven by hot winds and the alberello vine training are all optimal growing conditions for Grillo, which has thrived here for millennia
“A land of extreme sensations, perfumes, colors, extreme light and tastes, all at their maximum expression.”
Antonio Moretti, Owner
About the Grape
Grillo
This grape makes a wine straw-yellow and gold in color, with intriguing, intensely floral aromas and notes of citrus, peach, almonds and sweet grass. In the mouth, the wine is full, with rich, deep flavors, balance and freshness.
