“Firraru Single Vineyard” Grillo Sicilia DOC 2024 (BIO)

Feudo Maccari | Sicily
Feudo Maccari | Strada Provinciale Noto Pachino Km 13.5 | IT 96017 Noto

19140424 · 0,75 l · 65,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

In Sicily, "Firraru" is not simply a profession – it is a symbol of artisanal precision and quiet dignity. The blacksmith who, with patience, fire and strength, forges enduring values. Feudo Maccari dedicates its most impressive white wine to this image: a single-varietal Grillo that, like almost no other, brings to life the connection between terroir, patience and depth. The name has been chosen deliberately, for the wine is artisanal, elegant, precise and, at the same time, uncompromisingly Sicilian. The grapes come from a high-altitude plot in the south-east of the island, where the limestone-rich soil and proximity to the sea lend the Grillo structure and a salty edge. Hand-picking, gentle pressing and slow fermentation form the foundation – the wine is then aged for 12 months on the fine lees inLiters French oakLiters, with a portion also matured in concrete eggs.

In the glass, it is a sparkling straw-yellow with a golden-green sheen. The nose unfolds in layers: yellow citrus fruits, fresh apricot, white peach and a hint of fennel, accompanied by smoky notes from subtle oak ageing and a hint of flint. On the palate, it is powerful yet focused: a refined acidity runs through the ripe fruit, supported by a creamy texture and a subtle, mineral-driven finish. The finish lingers with saltiness and delicate spice – like an echo of the sea that shapes this wine. Firraru is a Grillo that impresses with its depth, terroir and purpose – and which deliberately takes its time to reveal its character. Ideal with grilled fish, shellfish, sweetbreads or mature goat's cheese – or simply as the quiet highlight of a long evening spent with people you hold dear. SUPERIORE.DE

"So bright with honeysuckle, dried lemons, minerals and toffee. Just a touch of vanilla and smoke. Full-bodied, showing intensity, length and excellent complexity. Fermented and aged in 40% new wood puncheon. Best ever and perhaps best grillo ever." James Suckling