Feudo di Santa Tresa Il Grillo Spumante

Winemaker Feudo di Santa Tresa on the winery

“Our winery is located in Vittoria, in south-eastern Sicily. The estate’s history dates back to 1697. In 2002, Stefano Girelli and his sister Marina took over the property with the ambition of bringing the distinctive character of this region back to life. Since then, we have invested extensively in our vineyards and have embraced organic farming, with respect for nature and local traditions. Our vines grow on Sicily’s characteristic red soils, where abundant sunshine, cooling sea breezes and a limestone-rich subsoil create ideal conditions for indigenous grape varieties.”

And on Sicilia, Italy

“Our Il Grillo Spumante is made from 100% Grillo, an indigenous grape variety that thrives in Sicily’s warm climate. We harvest the grapes early, generally from late August, to preserve their natural freshness and acidity. After gentle pressing, the must ferments for eight to ten days in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. The second fermentation then takes place in small stainless-steel tanks using the Charmat method. By allowing this fermentation to proceed slowly at low temperatures, we preserve the fresh fruit aromas while developing fine bubbles. The result is a lively, dry sparkling wine with notes of citrus, white fruit and flowers, a soft mousse and a refreshing finish.”