Ratings
87/100 Decanter (Bronze Medal)
Awards
Silver Medal at Mundus Vini; Bronze Medal at Decanter 2024
Identity
| Producer | Baglio Diar |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOC Sicilia |
| Grapes | 100% Grillo |
| Color | white |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Pale yellow color |
| Aroma | Aromas of citrus, tropical fruits such as pineapple and yellow melon, aromatic herbs like rosemary, and floral notes |
| Palate | Lively and balanced palate with good acidity, freshness, mineral notes, and an enveloping sip recalling orange peel |
| Finish | Pleasantly sapid and mineral finish with a lively salinity |
| Food Pairing | Excellent with baked fish, stuffed squid, seafood, fatty meats, and medium-aged sheep cheeses |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| ABV % | 13.0 |
| Aging Process | Aged in steel tanks |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in steel tanks |
Terroir
| Soil | predominantly sandy soils |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Harvested during the night of the first days of August to preserve fresh aromas |
Interesting facts
| Harvested at night to preserve fresh aromas; produced by Baglio Diar, a certified organic and vegan winery in Marsala, Sicily, with a strong connection to Sicilian culture and literature |