Cutrera Bastianich 'Akrille' Grillo 2023 Sicily, Italy (Full Glass)

A remarkable partnership between renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich and master olive oil producer Salvatore Cutrera, Akrille was born from an evening conversation in New York that grew into a shared vision of expressing Sicilian terroir. From their winery in Chiaramonte Gulfi, where ancient millstones once ground olives, they craft wines that honor Sicily's indigenous grape varieties with organic farming practices and old-world techniques. This collaboration represents the perfect marriage of American entrepreneurial spirit and centuries-old Sicilian agricultural wisdom.

Tasting Notes

Straw yellow with greenish reflections, this Grillo presents a delicate bouquet of white flowers, citrus blossoms, and hints of Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, it reveals fresh citrus fruit, white peach, and distinctive mineral notes that reflect the calcareous-clayey soils of the Ragusa hills. The wine displays marked sapidity and minerality with vibrant acidity that carries through to a clean, slightly bitter finish typical of quality Grillo. Elements of sea salt and stone fruit linger, showcasing the grape's natural ability to retain freshness in Sicily's warm climate.

Pairs With

Grilled seafood with lemon and herbs, seafood pasta with white sauce, roasted snapper, fresh herb and radish salads