Vino Bianco 'G- Contrada Modica' (Grillo)

Criante
Italy
Sicily
2023

100% Grillo from the east-facing Contrada Modica vineyard, planted in 2011, trained in guyot.  360m above sea level, sedimentary soil with sandy topsoil.  Harvested at the end of August at yields of 40hl/ha.  The grapes were destemmed and crushed, with free-run juice fermenting and aging in stainless steel. Sulfur is added only at bottling.   6,000 bottles made.  13% abv.

91 points
"“The 2023 Vino Bianco G - Contrada Modica opens with a savory and intense blend of fermented ginger, pine shavings, herbal tea leaves and wet stones. It showcases purity with a vivid mix of yellow apple, Asian pear and tantalizing acidity. This closes a bit short, leaving a mineral stain to mingle with hints of spice. The 2023 is a wild Grillo, but it won't be for everyone.”"
Eric Guido ,
Vinous
September 2026

SKU/Code: 
DB4211-23
Product Line: 
California Portfolio
Wine
White
Varietal: 
Grillo
Farming Type: 
Organic
Tech Sheet: 
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