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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.

vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryFresh And Clean finish

Aroma: citrus blossom, peach, fennel, sea breeze

Palate: lemon, melon, herb, clean mineral

Valle dell'Acate's Grillo captures the freshness of the Sicilian coast: citrus blossom, peach and herb aromas with bright acidity and clean mineral finish.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Vastedda della Valle del Belice Our pick Qualigeo's sheet for Vastedda suggests a good Sicilian white, perhaps a Grillo or Chardonnay, besides olive oil and oregano. Grillo's citrus, herbal lift and high acidity freshen the mild, slightly tangy fresh sheep curd.

How to serve Valle dell'Acate Grillo

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Fritto misto di pesce, Seafood risotto, Insalata di mare. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Valle dell'Acate added a Grillo to their range to showcase the variety's aromatic freshness from their warm Ragusa-province soils, offering an approachable organic white alongside the red lineup.

  1. 2005First Grillo from organic estate vineyards

Facts

Producer
Valle dell'Acate · visiting guide
Grapes
Grillo (100%)
Classification
Sicilia DOC
Oak
Stainless steel only
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 12-18 at retail
Drinking window
1-4 from vintage
First vintage
2005
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Valle dell'Acate Grillo

What does Valle dell'Acate Grillo taste like?

On the nose, citrus blossom, peach, fennel, sea breeze. On the palate, lemon, melon, herb, clean mineral. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a fresh and clean finish. Valle dell'Acate's Grillo captures the freshness of the Sicilian coast: citrus blossom, peach and herb aromas with bright acidity and clean mineral finish.

When should I drink Valle dell'Acate Grillo?

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 Valle dell'Acate Grillo?

Fritto misto di pesce is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Seafood risotto and Insalata di mare. High acidity cuts through the oil; citrus-herb notes complement the fresh seafood.

What grapes are in Valle dell'Acate Grillo?

The blend is Grillo (100%). The wine is classified as Sicilia DOC.

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