Chardonnay Grillo
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Perfect alongside grilled Mediterranean sea bass, spaghetti alle vongole (pasta with clams), or a fresh caprese salad with buffalo mozzarella.
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the historic Veneto-based producer Pasqua, this contemporary white blend brings together the international sophistication of Chardonnay with the sun-drenched, rustic soul of Sicily's native Grillo. Grillo, historically the backbone of the island's famous fortified Marsala wines, has undergone a modern renaissance, celebrated for its vibrant acidity and herbal complexity. Grown in the warm, maritime-influenced vineyards of Sicily, the grapes benefit from intense Mediterranean sunshine tempered by cooling sea breezes. Fermented entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve its bright, primary fruit character, this wine beautifully marries Chardonnay's ripe tropical fruit and round texture with Grillo's zesty citrus, white flower, and wild herb notes, offering a refreshing snapshot of modern Sicilian winemaking.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1925 by the Pasqua brothers in Verona, Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine is a historic, family-owned winery that has grown into an internationally acclaimed ambassador for Italian wine. Operating from the heart of the Veneto region while extending its viticultural reach across diverse Italian terroirs, the estate balances nearly a century of winemaking tradition with creative innovation and meticulous cellar craftsmanship. The winery is celebrated for crafting structured, terroir-driven red wines—most notably Amarone della Valpolicella, Ripasso, and Recioto—alongside fresh, elegant white and sparkling wines, and contemporary cuvées such as the distinctive 11 Minutes Rosé.