Tasca d'Almerita
Grillo Mozia 2025
| Denomination | DOC Sicilia Grillo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Grillo |
| Aging | Ready to drink, but improves with a few months of bottle ageing |
- Grape variety and appellation: Still white wine, Sicilia DOC, made from 100% Grillo grapes
- Marine origin: From Mozia, in the Marsala Lagoon, on alkaline marine sands
- Aromatic profile: Notes of broom, lime and white pepper; bright straw-yellow colour
- Palate and finish: Dry and fresh flavour, smooth structure with a marked marine sapidity
- Serving and food pairings: Serve at 10–12°C with oysters, raw seafood and light fried dishes
Description
What type of wine it is
Grillo Mozia Tasca d’Almerita is a still white wine with the Sicily designation, made from Grillo grapes. In the glass, it reveals a straw-yellow hue, with notes of broom, lime and white pepper. On the palate, it is fresh, distinguished by a sharp marine salinity that balances the soft texture, leading to a persistent finish. Ready to enjoy but capable of evolving briefly in the bottle, it pairs well with raw fish dishes, oysters and light fried seafood, offering a clear Mediterranean character.
Where it comes from
The wine comes to life on the island of Mozia, a small museum-island located in the Stagnone di Marsala lagoon. In this place protected by the Whitaker Foundation, among ancient salt pans and Phoenician artefacts, the vines have flourished since the 19th century. The rows are rooted in sandy marine soils with an alkaline pH, pedoclimatic factors that give the glass an unmistakable savouriness. This peculiar lagoon ecosystem defines a unique microclimate, delivering an authentic territorial expression.
How it is produced
The grapes come from vineyards located within the island estate. The plants are cultivated following the ancient Marsala albarello method, which involves intertwining two long shoots to form small arches to protect the bunches. This production approach offers a rigorous interpretation of island viticulture.
History and curiosities
Born on the museum-island in the Marsala lagoon, this fascinating Grillo is the expression of an ecosystem where the vine has thrived since the 19th century. The historic vineyards, nestled among ancient salt pans and Phoenician remains, enjoy a unique microclimate protected by the Whitaker Foundation. The vines sink their roots into sandy marine soils with an alkaline pH, giving the glass an unmistakable marine savouriness: a perfect marriage of nature and history.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
- 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 | Tasca d'Almerita Grillo Mozia 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Sicilia DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Grillo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Tasca d'Almerita |
| Story | History and curiosities Born on the museum-island in the Marsala lagoon, this fascinating Grillo is the expression of an ecosystem where the vine has thrived since the 19th century. The historic vineyards, nestled among ancient salt pans and Phoenician remains, enjoy a unique microclimate protected by the Whitaker Foundation. The vines sink their roots into sandy marine soils with an alkaline pH, giving the glass an unmistakable marine savouriness: a perfect marriage of nature and history. |
| Origin | Motya Island (Marsala Lagoon, Trapani), Sicily, Italy |
| Soil composition | Sandy soils of marine origin with a highly alkaline pH |
| Cultivation system | Marsalese bush-vine system |
| Aging | Ready to drink, but improves with a few months of bottle ageing |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |