Olli Grillo 2021

FEUDO MACCARI

Olli Grillo
2021

Country
Italy
Regulated designation
Denominazione di Origine Protetta (DOP)
Region
Sicily
Varietal(s)
Grillo 100 %
Colour
White
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About this winery

Dr. Antonio Moretti has made a major impact on the Italian wine scene with his projects Tenuta Sette Ponti near Arezzo, Poderi Orma in Bolgheri, and Feudo Maccari in Sicily. All the estates have received repeated recognition from the International Wine Press for producing outstanding terrior driven wines. Having won international acclaim for his highly sought-after Super-Tuscans Crognolo and Oreno, Dr. Antonio Moretti and his daughter Monica purchased a number of small properties in Sicily near...

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Tasting notes

Grillo’s colour recalls mature straw yellow with beautiful gold shades, kidnaps the nose with intense flower sensations perfectly mixed to a fruity timbre of citrus and yellow peach, with hints of grass and sweet almonds. Full, rich and deep, has a sapid and balanced palate, always perfectly balanced in terms of freshness

Press reviews

James Suckling

- 92 points -

August 2022 (Vintage 2021)

A fragrant nose of peach, jasmine and fresh flowers. Medium-bodied with zippy acidity and some mineral notes that add welcome depth to the bright stone and citrus fruit. So fresh.

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James Suckling

- 92 points -

James Suckling, November 2016 (Vintage 2015)

Aromas of honey, lemon, and lilacs follow through to a full body, bright fruit and acidity. Salty undertones. Rich and flavorful. 

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James Suckling

- 91 points -

James Suckling, October 2014

"Lots of apple, lemon and peach character in this wine. Tangy and exotic. Full body, plenty of fruit and a fresh finish. Delicious white from Sicily."

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Ultimate Wine Challenge

- 91 points -

2016 (Vintage 2015)

The nose is characterized by firm minerality with a hint of lemon zest. More playful on the palate with ripe stone fruit, pears and orange blossoms, the earthy notes take a back seat to the juicy fruit. Overall balanced and fresh.

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James Suckling

- 91 points -

August 2021 (Vintage 2020)

Ripe-pineapple and citrus character with a hint of creamy pine nut. Medium-bodied with a well-balanced, smooth palate and a crisp, sprightly fruit and mineral finish.

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Wine Scores

- 91 points -

July 2018

Weighty, slick, harmonious.
I've reviewed this wine a couple of times and I think it's such a wonderful alternative white with incredible personality.
Golden in colour and aromas of lanolin, mineral, beeswax and straw flowers, yellow apples, Meyer lemons and just a hint of herbs. It is weighty and tangy, slick in texture and with excellent concentration. It is harmonious and juicy with a long and clean finish. 

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James Suckling

- 90 points -

October 2017 (Vintage 2016)

A dense and fruity grillo with dried mango and cooked pear character. Full body and flavorful.

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James Suckling

- 90 points -

October 2015 (Vintage 2014)

A white with dried pineapple and honey aromas and flavors. Full body, very rich and flavorful. Dense.

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James Suckling

- 90 points -

James Suckling, October 2015

A white with dried pineapple and honey aromas and flavors. Full body, very rich and flavorful. Dense. Drink now.

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James Suckling

- 90 points -

October 2018

A crisp, medium-weight grillo with plenty of lemon-zest character and a touch of salty minerality at the finish.

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Jancis Robinson

16/20 Points

Walter Speller, April 2016 (Vintage 2015)

Brilliant straw yellow. Perfumed dense yellow fruit nose with hints of talcum. Lemon and tropical fruit on the palate, but not sweet. Well made and apparently a bargain. It is this stuff that should be the ubiquitous Pinot Grigio. 

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