In the glass
Aroma: white grapefruit, fennel, lemon herb, almond blossom
Palate: citrus, stone fruit, herbal, mineral
Grillo grown at altitude in central Sicily develops an unusual aromatic tension; this steel-only white is crisper and more mineral than coastal Grillos with notable herbal lift.
What it pairs with
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Grilled sea bass with lemon and capers
High acidity and citrus notes are the natural choice for simply grilled Mediterranean fish. -
Fried calamari
Clean mineral finish and high acid cut through fried squid without competing. -
Marinated anchovies
Herbal lift and citrus complement the brine and oil of marinated anchovies.
How to serve Feudo Montoni Grillo della Timpa
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled sea bass with lemon and capers, Fried calamari, Marinated anchovies. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Feudo Montoni expanded into white wine with the Grillo della Timpa to offer a complementary white to the estate's red range, grown on the high Cammarata plateau where cooler nights preserve aromatic freshness in the variety.
- 2003 — First Grillo della Timpa from high-altitude Cammarata organic vineyards
Facts
- Producer
- Feudo Montoni
- Grapes
- Grillo (100%)
- Classification
- Sicilia DOC
- Oak
- Stainless steel only; cold fermentation
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 14-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2003
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Feudo Montoni Grillo della Timpa
What does Feudo Montoni Grillo della Timpa taste like?
On the nose, white grapefruit, fennel, lemon herb, almond blossom. On the palate, citrus, stone fruit, herbal, mineral. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a clean, mineral finish. Grillo grown at altitude in central Sicily develops an unusual aromatic tension; this steel-only white is crisper and more mineral than coastal Grillos with notable herbal lift.
When should I drink Feudo Montoni Grillo della Timpa?
Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Feudo Montoni Grillo della Timpa?
Grilled sea bass with lemon and capers is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Fried calamari and Marinated anchovies. High acidity and citrus notes are the natural choice for simply grilled Mediterranean fish.
What grapes are in Feudo Montoni Grillo della Timpa?
The blend is Grillo (100%). The wine is classified as Sicilia DOC.