Altavilla della Corte Grillo
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled fish, seafood pasta, fresh goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the rolling hills of the Borgo Guarini estate in the Trapani countryside, Firriato's Altavilla della Corte Grillo is a vibrant expression of one of Sicily's most historic white grape varieties. Traditionally prized as the backbone of Marsala, Grillo has undergone a modern renaissance, and this bottling showcases its potential as a fresh, aromatic dry table wine. The vines thrive in clay-loam soils under the intense Sicilian sun, tempered by cooling Mediterranean sea breezes. Firriato utilizes gentle pneumatic pressing and temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation to preserve the grape's delicate aromatic profile, resulting in a wine defined by notes of tropical fruit, citrus blossom, and a distinct mineral salinity that reflects its coastal terroir.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1984 by Salvatore Di Gaetano and his wife Vinizia Novara, Firriato is one of Sicily's premier wine producers, widely acclaimed for championing the island's viticultural renaissance. The estate spans remarkably diverse terroirs across Sicily, ranging from the sun-drenched vineyards of the Trapani countryside and the maritime climate of the island of Favignana to the high-altitude volcanic slopes of Mount Etna. Deeply committed to certified organic farming and sustainability, Firriato focuses on preserving authentic biodiversity by cultivating native Sicilian varieties such as Nero d'Avola, Nerello Mascalese, and Grillo, alongside select international grapes. Their dynamic portfolio captures the distinct character of each microclimate through celebrated flagship wines like Harmonium, Ribeca, and the Etna-sourced Cavanera collection.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Grillo
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13%