Cantine Amato Grillo 2025

Grillo from Sicily, Italy; light bodied and dry with notes of guava, brown pear, red apple skin, fresh quince, lemon citrus, Smarties candies, and honeysuckle, with medium plus acidity, chalky minerality, and a tart finish. Certified Organic Unfiltered Wine Club August 2026, 2025 vintage: "We’re kicking off our August Wine Club in Sicily with Cantine Amato’s Grillo, a light, dry white that immediately made me think of warmer weather. Cantine Amato is a 4th-generation family winery based in Piraino in northeastern Sicily, where the Amato family farms organically with a focus on native Sicilian grape varieties. Made from 100% Grillo grown on sandy, limestone-rich hillsides about 350 meters above sea level, the wine is fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel to keep everything bright, fresh, and focused. It’s light in body with notes of fresh quince, brown pear, apple skin, lemon citrus, honeysuckle, Smarties candies, and guava, with medium-plus acidity and a tart, dry, chalky finish. I would reach for this with lighter seafood dishes, white fish with lemon and herbs, shrimp tacos, roasted chicken, or anything involving green vegetables. It would also be great with salty cheeses, olives, fresh salads, and lighter pasta dishes, especially anything with pesto or lots of herbs. There’s enough fruit here to keep things fun, but that bright acidity and chalky finish are what keep pulling you back in for another sip. I recommend drinking this nice and cold, although I’d let it warm up just a touch in your glass to see what else comes out."