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AI ResearchedThe Stemmari Grillo Sicilia DOC is a 100% Grillo white wine produced by the Stemmari label, managed by Nosio S.p.A. (part of the Gruppo Mezzacorona), with grapes sourced from estate vineyards in Acate and the Sambuca di Sicilia area of southwestern Sicily. It is one of Sicily's most celebrated indigenous white variety expressions, known for its tropical fruit profile and refreshing acidity, and has earned international recognition including a 90-point 'Best Buy' from Wine Enthusiast and Gold medals at Mundus Vini and the Berliner Wein Trophy for the 2025 vintage.
Stemmari (Nosio S.p.A. / Gruppo Mezzacorona)
Nosio S.p.A., founded in 1998 as part of the cooperative Gruppo Mezzacorona based in Mezzocorona, Trentino, manages the Stemmari brand in Sicily through its Feudo Arancio estate in Sambuca di Sicilia, Agrigento province. The group is one of Italy's leading wine producers, operating across multiple Italian regions with a focus on native varieties and sustainable viticulture.
Blend
100% Grillo
Tasting Profile
The wine displays a deep straw-yellow hue with a distinctly tropical bouquet of mango and papaya intertwined with jasmine and white flowers; on the palate it is balanced and harmonious with refreshing acidity, wild thyme, Meyer lemon, lime, and a sprinkle of salt.
Region
The Sicilia DOC is an island-wide appellation covering all of Sicily, Italy's largest wine region, where Grillo is one of the most important native white varieties — grown primarily in the western provinces of Trapani, Agrigento, and Palermo, thriving in hot, arid conditions with sandy and calcareous soils. Grillo plantings have surged nearly 180% since 2004, reflecting growing global demand for crisp, aromatic Sicilian whites.
Price Context
Typically retails between $12–$17 USD per 750ml bottle, representing strong value for its quality tier.
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