Grillo
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For other uses, see Grillo (disambiguation).
| Grillo | |
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| Grape (Vitis) | |
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| Grillo grapes on the island of Mozia | |
| Color of berry skin | Blanc |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | Riddu |
| Origin | Italy |
Grillo, also known as Riddu, is a white wine grape variety which withstands high temperatures and is widely used in Sicilian wine-making and, in particular, for Marsala. Its origins are uncertain, but it may have been introduced into the island of Sicily from Puglia. It was already widely planted in the Province of Trapani by 1897; today it may be grown throughout Sicily and also in the Aeolian Islands.
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[edit] Wine regions
Although this grape has had a long association with Marsala, in recent years it has become widely used in such DOC wines as
- Monreale (province of Palermo)
- Alcamo (provinces of Palermo and Trapani)
- Contea di Sclafani (provinces of Agrigento and Palermo)
- Delia Nivolelli (province of Trapani)
100% Grillo IGT wines are also produced, although blending with for example Chardonnay is also common.
[edit] Synonyms
Riddu is the only recorded synonym of Grillo.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Vitis International Variety Catalogue: Grillo, accessed on November 9, 2009
[edit] External links
- Sapori e Gusti di Sicilia: Grillo (Italian)
- LaVINIum Guida dei vitigni: Grillo (Italian)
