Grillo and Cataratto are both indigenous white grapes to Sicily that I have discussed previously (June 8th and 15th 2022). This week’s wine is a blend of these two grape varieties but also contains about 10% of other local grapes. The winemaker estimates that about 5% are unknown aromatic varieties. The grapes for this wineContinue reading “December 11th-White Sicilian Blend”
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June 15th-Grillo
This week, we are venturing back to last week’s mention of Marsala wine and the white grape Grillo. Grillo, just like Catarratto, is from the island of Sicily. It is thought the grape may have originated in the region of Puglia, the heel of the boot, but this claim has not been substantiated. While thereContinue reading “June 15th-Grillo”
A Trip Around the World of Wine in 52 Weeks 