Sicilia Grillo "SurSur" DOC Donnafugata
| Sommelier score | 90/100 | 2025 |
| 3 Grappoli AIS |
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| Winery | Donnafugata |
| Denomination | Sicilia Doc |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Grapes | 100% Grillo |
| Alcohol content | 13,00% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Winery headquarter | Donnafugata Cantine Storiche - Marsala (TP) - Via Sebastiano Lipari, 18 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Vegetables in batter, Soups, White Meat, Sea bass, Mixed fried fish, Medium-aged cheeses, Warm fish appetizers, Steamed fish Hors d'oeuvres |
| Region | Sicily (Italy) |
| Style | Light and fresh |
| Wine list | Grillo |
The Grillo "Sur Sur" DOC by Donnafugata winery is a refined and delicate white wine produced with 100% Grillo grapes vinification. The vinification is started with the harvest of the grapes at the end of August. After the soft pressing of the grapes, the must is fermented at a controlled temperature. The wine then ages for a few months in cement tanks and at least 2 months in bottle before being put on the market. The Donnafugata winery is located in the fascinating hinterland of Western Sicily, within the vast farm area in addition to the breeding of the vines are also installed the wine cellar, production laboratory and cellar storage and aging of wines. Refined spaces, characterized by great professionalism and design for an excellent combination of tradition and innovation.
Grillo "Sur Sur" DOC's features
Grillo "Sur Sur" is characterized by a light and very fresh body, as well as notes and hints of fresh spring fruit and citrus notes, very mineral in the sip. The description from an organoleptic point of view highlights the brilliant straw yellow color but very tenuous, offers a fresh and fruity nose with notes of white peach and grapefruit, combined with hints of aromatic herbs. The mouthfeel is wide and clean, with a sapidity perfectly integrated with a delicate softness.
Serving suggestions with this white wine of Donnafugata
The ideal pairings with the refined Grillo of the winery Donnafugata are seafood appetizers, it goes perfectly with vegetarian first courses and roast fish. It also goes perfectly with the cold soup of fresh fava beans and toast with rosemary, typical dishes of the local culinary tradition. It should be served in tulip-shaped glasses of medium amplitude and medium height, it can be uncorked at the moment, excellent at 9-11°C because it concentrates the flavors and notes of and lets all its delicate aromas release.
