I have just enjoyed a nice Grillo from Sicily, this one had 20% viognier blended in. Jancis R writes.....Grillo is a classic Sicilian variety… DNA studies have shown that Grillo is the offspring of a natural crossing between Catarrato Bianco and Muscat of Alexandria (Zibibbo) – Vigorous, productive and resistant to winter cold. Mid-ripening. Susceptible to powdery mildew.”
TN: 2013 Stemmari Dalila Bianca Terre Siciliane.
Good natural cork, $20 Cdn, 13% alc. Very attractive label with musical tones, lot LB4268.
Color is a rather deepish lemon. On the nose I find some mineral earthy tones, citrus, apple, "tad grassy maybe" from across the table.
Initial entry thought is quite off dry, sharp, precise. Good fruit balance , v good acidity, pear, apple and a memorable finish. Very happy to have another bottle handy.
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