Cantine Fina
Grillo Firma del Tempo Riserva 2023
| Denomination | DOC Sicilia Grillo Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Grillo |
| Aging | Ageing on fine lees with bâtonnage for approximately 12 months; bottle ageing for approximately 2 months. |
- Grape variety and appellation: 100% Grillo, Sicilia DOC, still white wine Riserva 2023
- Coastal origin: single vineyard in the Stagnone, at sea level in western Sicily
- Vinification: fermented at 16°C (20% in wood); aged for 12 months on the lees with bâtonnage
- Nose: hints of citrus fruits and Mediterranean flowers with a distinct iodine-saline note
- Food pairings: perfect with fish and shellfish; 13.5% vol, 0.75 L bottle, served at 8–12°C
Description
What type of wine it is
Fina Grillo Firma del Tempo Riserva from Cantine Fina is a still white wine with a distinctly Mediterranean character. Crafted entirely from Grillo grapes in the Sicily region, this wine stands out for its citrusy and floral aromatic profile. It is a structured and complex expression, characterised by a marked sapidity and elegant hints of aromatic herbs. The winemaking process involves partial fermentation in wood and prolonged ageing on the fine lees, giving great depth to every sip, ideal for masterfully accompanying shellfish dishes, delicate fish, or white meats.
Where it comes from
The grapes destined for this label come from a single vineyard located at sea level, within the evocative Stagnone Nature Reserve, in the western part of Sicily. This particular coastal location gives the wine unmistakable iodised and saline characteristics, making it an authentic expression of the maritime terroir. The vines, trained using the Guyot system, are grown with very low yields to ensure an extraordinary aromatic concentration. The microclimate of this specific area shapes a fresh and dynamic flavour profile, where the proximity to the sea becomes the crucial element in defining its precise and fascinating territorial identity.
How it is produced
Production begins in the first ten days of September with the harvest, followed by destemming, crushing, and soft pressing. The must is clarified through static sedimentation before starting fermentation at a strictly controlled temperature. A portion of the mass ferments in new barrels, giving the liquid greater structural roundness. Subsequently, the wine undergoes slow and careful maturation on the fine lees, supported by the practice of bâtonnage, for a period of about twelve months. The process is completed with a further rest in the bottle for two months, an essential step to perfectly integrate the components.
History and Curiosities
The Fina Grillo Firma del Tempo Riserva 2023 comes from a single vineyard located right at sea level within the evocative Stagnone Nature Reserve, in beautiful western Sicily. This unique positioning gives the wine characteristic iodised and saline notes, making it evocative of the Sicilian sea and its summer breezes. Cantine Fina cultivate this vineyard with very low yields of only 300 plants per hectare, subsequently ageing the wine on its fine lees for 12 months.
Awards
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2023
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2023
91/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2023
90/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
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- Start up year: 2005
- Oenologist: Bruno Fina, Sergio Fina
- Bottles produced: 900.000
- Hectares: 130
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| Name | Fina Grillo Firma del Tempo Riserva 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Sicilia DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Grillo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Cantine Fina |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Fina Grillo Firma del Tempo Riserva 2023 comes from a single vineyard located right at sea level within the evocative Stagnone Nature Reserve, in beautiful western Sicily. This unique positioning gives the wine characteristic iodised and saline notes, making it evocative of the Sicilian sea and its summer breezes. Cantine Fina cultivate this vineyard with very low yields of only 300 plants per hectare, subsequently ageing the wine on its fine lees for 12 months. |
| Origin | Single vineyard in the Stagnone Nature Reserve, western Sicily |
| Plants per hectare | 300 plants per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 40 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | First ten days of September |
| Fermentation temperature | 16 degrees Celsius |
| Production technique | Ageing on the fine lees with bâtonnage for approximately 12 months; fermentation at a controlled temperature (16°C) with 20% in new barriques; must clarification by static sedimentation and soft pressing. |
| Wine making | Destemming and crushing; clarification of the must through static settling; gentle pressing; temperature-controlled fermentation at 16°C, with 20% fermented in new barriques; ageing on the fine lees with bâtonnage for approximately 12 months; bottle ageing for approximately 2 months. |
| Aging | Ageing on fine lees with bâtonnage for approximately 12 months; bottle ageing for approximately 2 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |