Tasca d'Almerita
Grillo 2025
| Denomination | DOC Sicilia Grillo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Grillo |
| Aging | Aged in steel on fine lees for 4 months. |
- Name: 100% Grillo, Sicilia DOC, an organic still white wine.
- Aroma and colour: notes of citrus, sage and green apple; bright yellow colour with green highlights
- Production: Ferments for 15 days at 16°C; matures for 4 months in stainless steel on fine lees.
- Taste and alcohol: dry, fresh and savoury flavour with good persistence; alcohol content 13% vol
- Pairings: Excellent at 10-12°C with lean fish and cheeses. Best consumed within 3-5 years.
Description
What kind of wine it is
Sallier de la Tour Grillo by Tasca d’Almerita presents a bright yellow colour with greenish highlights. On the nose, it reveals a fresh aromatic profile, characterised by lively notes of citrus, sage, and hints of green apple. On the palate, it expresses marked savouriness and a pleasant persistence, offering a light and agile sip. This organic white wine enhances the table, perfectly complementing lean fish dishes and cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the vineyards of Monreale, in the province of Palermo. The Sicilia designation defines the identity of a renowned terroir, ideal for cultivating the Grillo grape variety using the espalier method. The Tasca d’Almerita winery operates with a strong commitment to sustainability through organic practices. This environment allows the grapes to reveal an authentic territorial expression.
How it is produced
The process begins with a white fermentation lasting fifteen days at 16°C, ideal for preserving the integrity of the aromas. Maturation continues for four months in steel on fine lees, giving volume to the palate without masking the fruity freshness. Thanks to vibrant acidity, the sip is dry and dynamic. Served at 10-12°C, the wine shows a potential longevity of three to five years.
History and Curiosities
Produced by the Tasca d’Almerita winery, founded in 1830, the Sallier de la Tour Grillo 2025 expresses the family's deep dedication to native grape varieties. Originating from the Monreale estates, this refined organic wine offers a modern interpretation of the classic Sicilian spirit. The strict commitment to sustainability enhances the authenticity of this prestigious Sicilia DOC label, transforming a great historical legacy into an experience with a fresh and persistent taste, perfectly combining tradition with contemporary enjoyment.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1830
- Oenologist: Laura Orsi
- Hectares: 697
The Tasca family is internationally recognized for its pioneering role in modern Sicilian winemaking. Since 2001, Tasca d’Almerita has pursued a project focused on enhancing native grape varieties in the island’s most vocated territories. Alongside Regaleali—the historic estate spanning approximately 500 hectares—new estates have been added: Capofaro on the island of Salina, Tascante on the northern slopes of Mount Etna, Whitaker on the island of Mozia, and Sallier de La Tour in the Monreale DOC.
In 2019, Tasca d’Almerita was named "European Winery of the Year" by Wine Enthusiast magazine. In 2021, it became one of only 24 wineries worldwide to be awarded the prestigious "Green Emblem" for sustainability by Robert Parker – Wine Advocate. Since March 2023, already a Benefit Corporation, it has earned the esteemed international B Corp certification, joining a select group of companies committed to the highest standards of social and environmental sustainability. In 2025, Tasca d’Almerita received the "Historic Brand" recognition and was officially registered in the Special Register of Historic Brands of National Interest by the Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy. Read more
| Name | Sallier de la Tour Grillo 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Sicilia DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Grillo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Tasca d'Almerita |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced by the Tasca d’Almerita winery, founded in 1830, the Sallier de la Tour Grillo 2025 expresses the family's deep dedication to native grape varieties. Originating from the Monreale estates, this refined organic wine offers a modern interpretation of the classic Sicilian spirit. The strict commitment to sustainability enhances the authenticity of this prestigious Sicilia DOC label, transforming a great historical legacy into an experience with a fresh and persistent taste, perfectly combining tradition with contemporary enjoyment. |
| Origin | Monreale (Palermo) |
| Cultivation system | Espalier |
| Plants per hectare | 4100 |
| Yield per hectare | 10,000 kg/hectare |
| Fermentation temperature | 16 °C |
| Fermentation | 15 days |
| Production technique | Traditional white fermentation |
| Wine making | Traditional white fermentation. |
| Aging | Aged in steel on fine lees for 4 months. |
| Total acidity | 5.5 gr/L |
| PH | 3.35 |
| Residual sugar | 0.8 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |