Gari Grillo Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
seafood antipasti, vegetable tempura, fresh oysters
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the historic Cantine Nicosia, 'Gari' is a vibrant sparkling wine that celebrates Grillo, one of Sicily's most iconic indigenous white grape varieties. While Grillo is historically famous for its role in the fortified wines of Marsala, Nicosia reimagines it here in a contemporary, fully sparkling Brut style using the Charmat (Martinotti) method. This natural fermentation in pressurized tanks preserves the grape's intense primary aromas and crisp acidity. Grown in sun-drenched Sicilian vineyards, the grapes benefit from a climate that balances warm Mediterranean breezes with cooling night temperatures, resulting in a sparkling wine defined by bright citrus, white flowers, and a distinct saline minerality that speaks of its island terroir.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1898 by Francesco Nicosia, Cantine Nicosia is a historic Sicilian estate situated on the eastern slopes of Mount Etna in Trecastagni. Guided by five generations of family ownership, the winery is a passionate ambassador of Sicily's volcanic terroir and native grape heritage, championing certified organic viticulture and modern, sustainable winemaking. The estate is particularly acclaimed for its expressive Monte Gorna cru wines and the sophisticated Sosta Tre Santi collection, which features terroir-driven red and white Etna DOC expressions alongside exceptional Metodo Classico sparkling wines crafted from Carricante and Nerello Mascalese.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Grillo
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12%