Altavilla Della Corte Grillo Sicilia - 2022 - Firriato
Alcoholic content: 13.00 %
yr. 2020 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Firriato 'Altavilla della Corte' Grillo Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2020 on 01.11.2021 with 88 of 100 points.
"Jasmine, lime and Mediterranean scrub aromas lead the nose on this vibrant white. The bright palate boasts ripe grapefruit and white peach before a saline finish. Kerin O'Keefe"
yr. 2019 Vinum Wine Magazine:
16 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Firriato 'Altavilla della Corte' Grillo Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2019 on 01.03.2021 with 16 of 20 points.
"Grillo in purezza: Einladende Nase nach Blüten und Zitronenzesten; im Mund saftig, die Säure belebt, feiner Schmelz, samtiges Finish auf Noten grüner Äpfel."
yr. 2018 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
92 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Firriato 'Altavilla della Corte' Grillo Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2018 on 01.01.2020 with 92 of 100 points.
"Potente al naso con note di pesca gialla, pompelmo e tanta buccia di limone. Si arricchisce con note di pietra focaia in sottofondo. Corpo pieno, equilibrato e dalla buona tensione al palato ed un finale croccante. Buonissimo ora. Why wait?"
yr. 2017 Vinum Wine Magazine:
16 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Firriato 'Altavilla della Corte' Grillo Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2017 on 01.03.2019 with 16 of 20 points.
"Verhaltene, aber dennoch rassige und straffe Aromatik mit steinigen und auch leicht brotigen Noten. Körnige Struktur am Gaumen mit herrlicher Säure, dichter, balancierter Frucht. Struktur und Charakter, Trinkspass und Anspruch."
yr. 2017 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Firriato 'Altavilla della Corte' Grillo Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2017 on 01.08.2018 with 89 of 100 points.
"This offers delicate scents of white spring flower and citrus. On the bright, linear palate, fresh acidity supports peach and lemon zest while a hint of saline picks up the finish. Kerin O'Keefe"
yr. 2017 Falstaff:
93 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Firriato 'Altavilla della Corte' Grillo Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2017 on 01.07.2018 with 93 of 100 points.
"Intensives Strohgelb mit hellem Kern. Ausdrucksstarke, komplexe Nase nach Orangenblüten und Orangenzesten, leicht nach Muskat, duftig. Am Gaumen ausgewogen und harmonisch, öffnet sich mit schönem Spiel, cremig, endet sehr geschmeidig und saftig."
yr. 2009 Wine Enthusiast:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Firriato 'Altavilla della Corte' Grillo Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2009 on 01.01.2012 with 87 of 100 points.
"This pristine expression of Grillo opens with dry aromas of hay and crushed white stone followed by melon, citrus, pear and white almond. There's a spicy touch of white pepper on the close."
yr. 2007 Wine Enthusiast:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Firriato 'Altavilla della Corte' Grillo Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2007 on 01.01.2009 with 86 of 100 points.
"Firriato delivers textbook Grillo (a grape native to Sicily) with soothing, rich texture and aromas of nectarine and pear that are not too intense, but strong enough to recall the Mediterranean's sunshine and warmth. The wine would pair well with seafood risotto or baked clams."
yr. 2015 Wine Spectator:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Firriato 'Altavilla della Corte' Grillo Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2015 on 01.09.2016 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Luca Gardini:
87 of 100 Points.
"Luca Gardini" has rated the wine "Firriato 'Altavilla della Corte' Grillo Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2011 on 01.07.2012 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 2007 Wine Spectator:
83 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Firriato 'Altavilla della Corte' Grillo Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 2007 on 01.08.2008 with 83 of 100 points.
yr. 1998 Wine Spectator:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Firriato 'Altavilla della Corte' Grillo Sicilia IGT" from the vintage 1998 on 01.05.2000 with 87 of 100 points.
