Grillo Sicilia DOC/b 2024 - Feudi del Pisciotto

Feudo — a term from the Middle Ages, roughly synonymous with “fiefdom”. It describes the right to dispose of an estate that was transferred by the king or prince to a vassal — inheritable in principle, but bound by certain obligations, usually of a military nature. These were not always exclusively for national defense. The Azienda Feudi del Pisciotto in Niscemi, in south-eastern Sicily, was once a fortified, ancient village grouped around a central manor house. The surrounding buildings were inhabited by farmers and artisans. The harvest was stored in the barns and the wine matured in the cellars. Dott. Paolo Panerai, a prominent wine pioneer from Tuscany, bought the estate a few years ago. He had the historic walls carefully restored and built a modern winery that can process grapes from the surrounding vineyards. Today, the old walls accommodate guests who seek peace and enjoyment here. In addition to red varieties such as Nero d'Avola, Catarratto, Merlot and others, Feudi del Pisciotto also grows the white Grillo grape variety — one of the many autochthonous Sicilian varieties that have survived to the present day. Sicily owes it a wine with delicate fruitiness, reminiscent of white peaches, tropical fruits, honey and a touch of jasmine. Grillo is an excellent aperitif wine and goes well with fish, white meats and Asian cuisine in general.