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Di Giovanna Helios Grillo 830 metri DOC Sicilia 2020 | Di Giovanna Wines | Sicily Wineries | Wine Folly
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Helios Grillo 830 metri DOC Sicilia Bottle

2020

2019

Helios Grillo 830 metri DOC Sicilia

Sicilia

$32 EUR

Release Price

-

Drink Window

12.5%

ABV

3.23

pH

6.1

TA

0.9

RS

Nose

An expressive bouquet of citrus, white flowers and stone fruits

Palate

A layered palate of citrus and stone fruits with a beautiful acidic core and a savory finish.

Growing Conditions

The small vineyard is nestled in front of the Monte Genuardo Nature Reserve, planted on steep sloped, rocky soil. The highest altitude for Grillo in all of Sicily. The vineyard is characterized by extreme day to night temperature fluctuations and by the 'tramontana' (north wind) that comes over the mountains.

Harvest

20-22 September 2020

Bottling

Estate bottled.

Winemaking

Helios Grillo is the flagship white wine of the family, obtained from a mountainside single vineyard at 830 meters above sea level. It expresses notes of
wild flowers, citrus and stone fruits. Elegant on the palate, with a fruity, rich texture, and a savory finish. A white wine that reveals complexity and depth over time.

Vineyard Fiuminello, Sambuca di Sicilia
Altitude 830 m. (2,700 ft.)
Soil stony limestone, rich in organic matter
Vinification Soft pressed for 8 hours, fermentation French tonneaux and stainless steel
Aging 90% for 9 months on the fine lees in stainless steel & 10% in French tonneaux
Production Philosophy Certified Organic, Vegan Friendly

Aging

90% in stainless steel and 10% in French tonneau

Appearance

Bright yellow


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