Grillo

Crisp acidity. Aromas & flavors: Lemony, herbal; similar to Sauvignon Blanc. Best DOPs: Alcamo DOC, Contea di Sclafani DOC, Delia Nivolelli DOC, Monreale DOC. Crossing of Catarratto and Zibibbo.

In a nutshell

Color: White

Alternative Names and Subvarieties: None

Origin: Autochthonous

Best Known For: Sicilian white wines

Where Grown: Almost exclusively in Sicilia

Regions:

Sicilia,

Vineyard Area: 9,482 ha (23,421 acres)

Denominations that use this grape variety

Majority Component in One or More Wines of:

Principal White Grape Varieties:

Alcamo DOC, Delia Nivolelli DOC, Erice DOC, Mamertino di Milazzo / Mamertino DOC, Marsala DOC, Menfi DOC, Salaparuta DOC, Sambuca di Sicilia DOC, Sicilia DOC

Grillo

In a nutshell

Color: White

Alternative Names and Subvarieties: None

Origin: Autochthonous

Best Known For: Sicilian white wines

Where Grown: Almost exclusively in Sicilia

Regions:

Vineyard Area: 9,482 ha (23,421 acres)

Denominations that use this grape variety

Majority Component in One or More Wines of:

Principal White Grape Varieties:

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