COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Grillo
PRODUCER
Paolo Calì
REGION
Sicilia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Grillo Blues Paolo Calì is a 100% Grillo white wine from the IGT Terre Siciliane appellation, produced by Paolo Calì. The producer, a pharmacist by profession, returned to his family's land to cultivate vineyards and make wine, adhering to a philosophy of producing authentic wines free from conceptual schemes and fashion. His vineyards are situated on sandy soils. The winemaking process, in collaboration with oenologist Emiliano Falsini, focuses on minimal intervention to preserve the wine's integrity and connection to the territory.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Paolo Calì is a pharmacist who returned to his roots to make wine.
Fact 02
Vineyards are planted on sandy soils shaped by wind and rain.
Fact 03
The winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention.
Fact 04
The wine is named 'Grillo Blues', hinting at a soulful expression.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Grillo Blues Paolo Calì is produced using cold skin maceration followed by static cold clarification of the must. The wine is then fermented at 16°C. Post-fermentation, it undergoes aging on its own yeasts until bottling. The vineyards are cultivated on sandy soils. The winemaking is guided by a philosophy of minimal intervention, aiming to preserve the wine's integrity and its link to the territory.
