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Altavilla Della Corte Siciliae Grillo

8.751 ratings
8.65 pro ratings
Sicily, Italy
Grillo
Top Notes For
Randy Fuller

This wine loaded with minerality. The lemon-lime and “wet rocks” notes really are appealing. There is also a sense of dried apricot that comes through. On the palate, the acidity is fresh and razor-sharp and the minerals make an even stronger push. I even pick up a note of the sea in there, but that happens every time I drink Sicily. It may be a trick of the vine. Pair this with shrimp scampi, sautéed calamari or escargot for a real treat.

This wine loaded with minerality. The lemon-lime and “wet rocks” notes really are appealing. There is also a sense of dried apricot that comes through. On the palate, the acidity is fresh and razor-sharp and the minerals make an even stronger push. I even pick up a note of the sea in there, but that happens every time I drink Sicily. It may be a trick of the vine. Pair this with shrimp scampi, sautéed calamari or escargot for a real treat.

4 people found it helpfulSep 3rd, 2016
Rafael Landestoy

Very crisp white wine from Sicily. Had it in a lovely hotel in Taormina. Great for a hot, sunny day.

Very crisp white wine from Sicily. Had it in a lovely hotel in Taormina. Great for a hot, sunny day.

1 person found it helpfulOct 23rd, 2013
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

8.6

This is still drinking nicely exotic floral notes apricot fruit and tongue tingly mineral

This is still drinking nicely exotic floral notes apricot fruit and tongue tingly mineral

Aug 3rd, 2014
Aaron Means

Like a middle weight sauv blanc-chard hybrid. Slightly buttery, apple sauce, smoky. Tastes of steely apple, pear, lemon rind. Great acid but finishes quick. Excellent wine for the dough.

Like a middle weight sauv blanc-chard hybrid. Slightly buttery, apple sauce, smoky. Tastes of steely apple, pear, lemon rind. Great acid but finishes quick. Excellent wine for the dough.

Apr 26th, 2014
Julia

Необычное, душистое: лимон, яблоки, персик, мускатный орех, анис, даже гвоздичное масло. Свежий, легкий вкус. Очень приятное послевкусие.

Необычное, душистое: лимон, яблоки, персик, мускатный орех, анис, даже гвоздичное масло. Свежий, легкий вкус. Очень приятное послевкусие.

May 8th, 2020
Kate Amari

Crisp, slatey stone, lemon-lime citrus, peach and apricot, shorter finish.

Crisp, slatey stone, lemon-lime citrus, peach and apricot, shorter finish.

Sep 21st, 2017
Jasmine

Really good drinkable wine. Dry with some sweetness

Really good drinkable wine. Dry with some sweetness

Sep 7th, 2017
Lana

Lemony, zesty, like it!

Lemony, zesty, like it!

Dec 13th, 2016
Simon Hearn

Floral notes with apricot. Very mineral .

Floral notes with apricot. Very mineral .

Sep 8th, 2016
Rick Fenner

Gold in color, heavy fruit on nose and taste, acidic but good finish

Gold in color, heavy fruit on nose and taste, acidic but good finish

Jun 25th, 2016