Grillo Riserva, 2023 DOC Firma del Tempo by Fina Winery

White Wine Firma del Tempo - The Signature of Time This wine is one of Bruno Fina's special project, Orizzonti  to create the best of Sicilian wine and put them on the world stage Grape variety: 100% Grillo.  Vineyard: Single vineyard “cru” in the Riserva Naturale dello Stagnone area in Western  Cellar work: Grapes are destemmed and softly pressed; about 20% of the wine ferments in new barriques at ~16 °C; the rest presumably in stainless or large wood.  Ageing: The wine rests on fine lees with bâtonnage for ~12 months, followed by ~2 months of bottle refinement.  Alcohol level: Approximately 13.5%.  Tasting Notes Appearance: Golden-yellow color.  Aroma / Nose: Intense citrus and bergamot, notes of Mediterranean scrub (garrigue), chamomile; strong iodine and sea-breeze salinity reflect the coastal terroir.  Palate / Taste: Fresh, tangy and sharply mineral; strong savoury and saline backbone, lively acidity, and a clear sense of Mediterranean character.  Finish: Persistent and evocative