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Caruso & Minini Timpune Grillo (Sicilia)

Caruso & Minini

Sicilia · Italy

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Grillo
Country
Italy
Region
Sicilia
Appellation
Sicilia
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

frutos do mar · salada

Rated vintages

  • 201589 pts

    Subtle yellow flower and orchard fruit aromas blend while the linear palate offers pear, citrus zest, a hint of oak and mineral. Fresh acidity gives it a crisp, clean finish.

  • 201187 pts

    Assembled and balanced, this shows bright aromas of citrus and exotic fruit, set against fresh acidity. It's an easy-drinking option for seafood or salad.

  • 201086 pts

    Grillo tends to oxidize easily during winemaking. Timpune does in fact show distant aromas of butterscotch and caramel that fit squarely within the aromatic profile of the grape. Otherwise, the wine ends with fresh peach, citrus and pineapple.

  • 200786 pts

    Timpune (100% Grillo) is a full-bodied Sicilian white wine that boasts summertime notes of apricot, nectarine, cantaloupe melon and fragrant acacia flower. The mouthfeel is broad, creamy and fat, suggesting a pairing with fried mozzarella or salads with thick Ranch dressing.