Grillo Giardinello DOC Sicilia 2022

Wine description for Grillo Giardinello DOC Sicilia 2022 from Vino Lauria

With this Grillo, Vito Lauria proves that Sicily has far more to offer than just sun-drenched fruit bombs. His Giardinello is a lesson in precision and Mediterranean finesse - a wine that shows what happens when altitude and cool nights meet traditional craftsmanship.

Colour & appearance

Bright, strong straw yellow with brilliant clarity in the glass.

Nose

The nose unfolds a multi-layered aroma spectrum: Grapefruit, green mandarins and the typical Sicilian cedro lemon dominate at first, followed by hints of ripe Melon and furry quinces. Underneath lies a striking mineral layer - wet table chalk meets sage, green tea and lemon balm. This herbal-spicy complexity gives the wine an almost meditative depth.

Palate

Despite its aromatic richness, the Grillo is surprisingly disciplined and straightforward on the palate. Bone-dry, with salty minerality and a fine phenolic structure that gives the wine grip and contour. The fruit remains deliberately restrained, while the ripe, perfectly integrated acidity carries the tart, Mediterranean herbal notes into the long-lasting finish. A juicy, powerful Grillo with remarkable drinkability - exactly the kind of wine that empties the bottle faster than you think.

General information

The grapes come from the Giardinello di Rapitalà parcel at an altitude of 600-700 metres with a northern exposure - unusual for Sicily and decisive for the aromatic precision. After 24 hours of skin maceration, spontaneous fermentation takes place in steel tanks, followed by six months on the lees. The yield is a modest six tonnes per hectare.

Food pairing suggestions

Perfect for Spaghetti with lemon, basil and scampi, Salad of oranges, fennel and black olives or Arrosticini. The salty minerality harmonises perfectly with seafood and grilled fish.

Special features

Vito Lauria has revitalised the family vineyard, which was abandoned in 1993, and proves that Grillo develops a completely different, more exciting personality at altitude. An authentic, terroir-influenced Sicilian with substance.