Feudi del Pisciotto Grillo DOC
Wine Description
Grillo is the indigenous white grape variety that has been the subject of the greatest interest in recent times, due to its characteristics of aroma and freshness. Golden yellow color with notes of apple and pear that make it immediately recognizable. The design on the label is a work by Carolina Marengo.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
DOC Sicilia
Vineyard size
43 ha acres
Soil composition
Loose
Elevation:
984 feet
Harvest time:
Mid-September
First vintage of this wine:
2007
Bottles produced of this wine:
5,000
Certified Eco-Friendly Practices:
Practices (not certified)
Sustainability Certification:
Certified, not stated on label
Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Grillo
Fermentation container:
stainless steel tank
Malolactic fermentation:
yes
Length of aging before bottling:
8 months in 50% new and 50% second-use barriques
Total SO2
72
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.27
Acidity:
5.22 g/L
Alcohol:
13 %
Total SO2
72
Residual sugar:
1.7 g/L