Grillo
White wine grape variety
Also known as Riddu
Grillo is a white wine grape with signature aromas of grapefruit, lemon, sea spray. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Albarino and Verdejo.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for grapefruit-citrus fruit with saline and herbal Mediterranean accents.
- Check acidity as fresh but not razor-sharp, in a dry medium-bodied frame.
Confidence signals
- Grapefruit-saline profile with herbal nuance
- Medium body and fresh acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Sicily · Trapani · Marsala
- Classic styles: Citrus-saline Sicilian white · Fresh aromatic white and Marsala component grape
Common questions
Is Grillo a red or white grape variety?
Grillo is a white wine grape variety.
What does Grillo smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Grillo include grapefruit, lemon and sea spray. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Grillo?
Documented tells for Grillo: Look for grapefruit-citrus fruit with saline and herbal Mediterranean accents. and Check acidity as fresh but not razor-sharp, in a dry medium-bodied frame..
What is Grillo most often confused with in blind tasting?
Grillo is most commonly confused with Albarino, Verdejo and Fiano. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Grillo grown?
Classic regions for Grillo include Sicily, Trapani and Marsala.