Grillo Bio Vegan
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled seafood, vegetable tempura, caprese salad
✨ Technical Specifications
Grillo is a grape steeped in Sicilian history, once the backbone of the island's legendary Marsala wines. Cantine Nicosia's Bio Vegan Grillo represents a modern renaissance of this ancient variety, crafted with a deep respect for nature. Sourced from certified organic vineyards in Sicily, where the intense Mediterranean sun is tempered by cooling sea breezes, this wine is produced without any animal-derived fining agents, adhering to strict vegan standards. The grapes are gently pressed and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the grape's vibrant primary aromas. The resulting wine captures the essence of the Sicilian coast—bright, sun-drenched, and kissed by a distinct marine salinity.
🍾 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)
12.5%