Ajello Grillo 2010

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    Ajello Grillo 2010 Front Label
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    2010

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    750ML

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    Ajello

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    Ajello, Italy
    Vines have been cultivated on the Ajello family's 125-hectare estate in the Val di Mazara, located below Trapani in Southwest part of the island, for three generations. The farm was already distinguished by the viti-cultural work that still prevails today, beginning with the planting of the first head-trained spur pruned vineyards and the construction of the winery. Sixty-eight hectares are occupied by vineyards which are divided between indigenous varieties Grillo, Insolia, Catarratto, and Nero d'Avola, and the new, international varieties: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah. The altitude of 200 meters, the hilly position with south-eastern exposure, the clay-calcareous nature of the soil, the natural ventilation during the ripening phase and the high density of plants per hectare, all contribute to high quality grapes, which are picked exclusively by hand. The estate has recently enlisted the leading Italian oenologist Stefano Chioccioli.

    "It was my grandfather, in 1860, who planted the first vines, and my father passed on the same passion that I, today, try to transmit to my own children. Our philosophy is simple: We leave nature to do most of the work, trying to capture in bottles the wealth, the vitality and the structure of the magnificent grapes that our vines produce, knowing that our role is merely that of guardian of these intrinsic qualities."
    – Dottore Ajello

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    Full-bodied and delicately aromatic, Grillo is one of Sicily’s most valued white grape varieties. While it is an important ingredient in Marsala, it also makes a delicious dry white on its own or does well blended. Somm Secret—Grillo is a natural genetic cross of Sicily’s indigenous Catarratto with Muscat of Alexandria and typically grows well in the gobelet system (bush vines).

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    A large, geographically and climatically diverse island, just off the toe of Italy, Sicily has long been recognized for its fortified Marsala wines. But it is also a wonderful source of diverse, high quality red and white wines. Steadily increasing in popularity over the past few decades, Italy’s fourth largest wine-producing region is finally receiving the accolades it deserves and shining in today's global market.

    Though most think of the climate here as simply hot and dry, variations on this sun-drenched island range from cool Mediterranean along the coastlines to more extreme in its inland zones. Of particular note are the various microclimates of Europe's largest volcano, Mount Etna, where vineyards grow on drastically steep hillsides and varying aspects to the Ionian Sea. The more noteworthy red and white Sicilian wines that come from the volcanic soils of Mount Etna include Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio (reds) and Carricante (whites). All share a racy streak of minerality and, at their best, bear resemblance to their respective red and white Burgundies.

    Nero d’Avola is the most widely planted red variety, and is great either as single varietal bottling or in blends with other indigenous varieties or even with international ones. For example, Nero d'Avola is blended with the lighter and floral, Frappato grape, to create the elegant, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, one of the more traditional and respected Sicilian wines of the island.

    Grillo and Inzolia, the grapes of Marsala, are also used to produce aromatic, crisp dry Sicilian white. Pantelleria, a subtropical island belonging to the province of Sicily, specializes in Moscato di Pantelleria, made from the variety locally known as Zibibbo.

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