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2021 Barraco Grillo 'Le Dame' Sicilia IGT 1.5L Magnum, Sicily, Italy
$150.00
Only made in magnum, this is a special Grillo from 0.2ha in Contrada Abbadessa, planted in 1989 in guyot, 140m above sea level. Harvest late August/early September. The grapes were destemmed/crushed and direct-pressed (no maceration). Fermentation and aging was in 54L glass demijohns. Aged 7 months in demijohn and the a year in bottle. A mere 280 1.5L bottles made (8 demijohns). Le Dame means "The Ladies" but it is also a play on damigiane (demijohns).
Specs
- Country Italy
- Region Sicily
- Appellation Marsala
- Style White Wine
- Producer Barraco
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Grillo
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, White Sauce, Fried Food, Stinky Cheese
- Characteristics Dressed to Impress, Big Power, Island Wine, Icon
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