Ariddu Grillo, DOP
MaggioVini
Maggio Vini was founded about 50 years ago and
is based outside Vittoria in the southern part of Sicily. They
grow indigenous grapes--Catarratto, Nero d'Avola and Frappato as well as
international varieties--Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir in their 123
acres of vineyards.
This wine is made from 100% Grillo, a grape variety thought to be a cross
between Cataratto and Zibibbo grape varieties. The grape was principally
used to make Marsala, and the variety was nearly abandoned in the 1960's.
The grape has been brought back to popularity in its own right as a
dry white wine.
The name of the wine, Ariddu is the Sicilian translation of the grape variety.
The skin of the grape is transparent and thick, with a golden yellow
color, resulting in straw yellow wine. The grape characteristics
result in a wine with a strong personality that stands out among Sicilian white
wines.
Floral herbal aroma, commonly with notes of peach and wildflowers. Pairs well with robust pasta dishes, or seafood. Of course it is also delicious on its own as an aperitif.
Region: Sicily
Classification: DOP Sicilia
Area of Production: District of Ragusa
Grape Variety: 100% Grillo
Soil: Red sandy soil
Average Age of Vines: 20-25 years
Trellising System: Guyot
Production per Acre: 3.75 tons
Vinification:cryo maceration and cold fermentation in stainless steel.
Maturation: 3 months in stainless steel and 1 month in the bottle
Total Acidity: 5.3 g/l
Residual Sugar: 3.48 g/l
PH: 3.48
Alcohol: 12.5%
Total Cases Produced: 580
