4 Filari Grillo DOC Sicilia 2020

The 4 Filari Grillo of the Azienda Agricola Case Alte grows at 500 metres altitude on loamy and sandy soils. The vines from the 2005 planting year are trellised and pruned in Guyot. With a vine density of 3600 vines per hectare, the grapes are thinned out before veraison and yield an average of six tonnes per hectare, which condensed into 7200 bottles this year. The grapes are hand-picked into small, eight-kilo bins and gently crushed in the cellar. After 24 hours, they are pressed and the must is spontaneously fermented. The wine is then aged for six months at 10°C in steel with weekly battonage and rests in bottle for two months at the winery before sale.

Bright light yellow with green reflections.

The 4 Filari Grillo from the Azienda Agricola Case Alte displays lavish fruit on the nose, reminiscent of the gardens of Sicily in springtime Orange blossom, white flowers and distinct citrus notes of grapefruit mingle with salty notes like a fresh sea breeze and crusty, salt-buttered white bread. 

On the palate, the 4 Filari Grillo is powerful and gripping with a striking phenolic and tart character. The fruit is characterised by citrus and grapefruit and is underpinned by Mediterranean herbs such as laurel and distinctive notes of sage. With good density, it builds up solid pressure on the palate without losing itself in forcefulness. The acidity sets a solid pace and provides for appropriate drinkability. Fresh, spicy type with a citrus-saline finish.