Bianco Terre Siciliane 'Altomare' (Grillo)

Italy
Sicily
2022

Grillo as a synthesis of Nino's experience, from four different vineyards, planted 1975 to 2009, harvested in different periods and treated in different ways: part direct-pressed, part maceration, part whole-bunch infusion, part coming from Nino's oxidative wine called Altogrado.  Once blended it's aged for a year in 2500L chestnut casks.

93 points
"Darkly floral, the 2022 Bianco Terre Siciliane Altomare opens with aromas of incense, pine shavings, exotic tea leaves, flower petals and apple butter. It's silky smooth and round with cooling acidity, ripe orchard fruit depth and a tactile minerality. This delivers a sweet-and-sour sensation that pinches the cheeks as a saline resonance lingers. The 2022 is a skin-contact Grillo loaded with character, but likely to be quite polarizing. I, for one, like it a lot."
Eric Guido ,
Vinous
September 2026

SKU/Code: 
DB4612-22
Product Line: 
National Portfolio
Wine
White
Varietal: 
Grillo
Farming Type: 
Organic