My first review of a wine from Europe for 2024 is for Cantine Nicosia Grillo Sicilia DOC 2021, Italy, an organic and vegan wine made in Italy from the white Grillo grape. Grillo is a crossing of Catarratto and Moscato di Alessandria (Zibibbo) grapes. According to Wikipedia, “Grillo, also known as Riddu and Rossese bianco, is a white Italian wine grape variety that withstands high temperatures and is widely used in Sicilian winemaking and, in particular, for making Marsala.” This wine can be made full-bodied or light and crisp. Which category do you think this wine is? Guess then read my tasting notes.
My Wine Tasting Notes
Cantine Nicosia Grillo Sicilia DOC 2021, Italy (BC $21.99)
Appearance: A deep clear bright mix of lemon and gold colours.
Nose: Medium-intensity aromas primarily of stone fruits, along with apple and apple skin, but with some time in the glass I also pick up pineapple. With decanting, you can add honey and lime aromas.
Palate: A dry with a smooth, soft, thicker textured mouthfeel. Mouthfilling. Medium-plus flavour intensity. Lower acidity. Stonefruits, peach and apricot, flavours with touches of lime skin and orange blossom. There is also some grape stem bitterness. The wine has a lighter, leaner mouthfeel after decanting. I also picked up some apple flavour after decanting and minerality.
Finish: Medium-plus length with light stone fruit flavours and grape stem bitterness. Add a touch of honey and floral with decanting.
I think this wine is a bit nicer with decanting. I prefer the lighter mouthfeel and the touch of minerality.
Rating: 
This wine has a mix of lemon and gold colours. Medium-intensity stone fruits along with apple aromas upon opening. It is dry with a smooth, soft, thicker mouthfeel, but becomes lighter and leaner with decanting. Stone fruit flavours along with touches of lime skin, orange blossom and grape stem bitterness. Medium-plus length.
Where Can I Buy This Wine?
This wine is available at BC Liquor stores.
