Fresh, Fragrant, Organic

Caeles

Sicilia D.O.C.

Grillo

Caeles Grillo is a varietal wine made with Grillo grapes growing in the Borgo Guarini estate, within the Trapani countryside. An organic and vegan certified wine, very particular cru coming from mostly loamy soils,  oleaginous at the touch. Caeles Grillo reflects the multifaceted Terroir of Borgo Guarini, expressing marked briny feature, straw yellow color and elegant acidity. The remarkable bouquet, of great personality, is due to aromatic intake of thiols releasing exotic fresh fragrances such as pink grapefruit and passion fruits, immediately disclosed in the wineglass together with notes of Mediterranean shrubland. A recognisable wine able to overcome all prejudices about possible flawes in organic wines.

Caeles Grillo is a varietal wine made with Grillo grapes growing in the Borgo Guarini estate, within the Trapani countryside. An organic and vegan certified wine, very particular cru coming from mostly loamy soils,  oleaginous at the touch. Caeles Grillo reflects the multifaceted Terroir of Borgo Guarini, expressing marked briny feature, straw yellow color and elegant acidity.


  • Appellation: Sicilia DOC
  • Vine: Grillo
  • Terroir: hilly
  • Soil: Clayey soil, mostly loamy
  • Exposure: south-west (250 mt. a.s.l.)
SENSORIAL PROFILE & WINEMAKING
SENSORIAL PROFILE & WINEMAKING

Production Area

Borgo Guarini

The clayey soils of Borgo Guarini have been selected by Firriato in order to grow Grillo grapes. Among these rows, the winery carry out green manuring practices which nourish soil with natural elements in order to improve soil pedoclimatic conditions

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Loving nature to make authentic wines come to life

The grapes produced in all Firriato’s estates grow according to the firm organic agriculture  procedural guidelines . Since its foundation, Firriato have been focusing its attention on respecting the nature, the territory and the environment, some of the main goals so as to produce quality wines. Firriato replaces chemical fertilisers , broadly used for no-organic vineyards, with natural treatments. Weeds protect vineyards, enrich soils by supplying essential nourishment to ripen grapes and hosting useful insects to prevent parasites attacks. Firriato is accostumed to use this practice in its organic vineyards in order to safeguard vines, ensuring healthy ripe harvests, and keeping coherence both to organic project and quality attention of new labels

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Organic: Wisdom and Sensitivity

The deep knowledge of biological life cycle of animals and plants and their interaction with the vine is the main milestone of Firriato’s production philosophy, which has been working according to organic certified standards from the foundation of the winery in 1984, in all its 380 ha covering 3 different Terroir.
An organic viticulture that has been officially certified in 2007, when the EU regulation of organic agriculture came into force, rewarding Firriato for its great remarkable commitment.
30-year-old commitment carried out by Firriato always respecting strict certified organic standards which rules not only include the obbligation to comply with specific technical requirements but also a deep knowledge of the agricultural ecosystem and all management aspects able to trigger positive synergies about vines biodiversity safeguard.

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The characteristics of vintages

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Awards

Paired with

Paccheri with basil pesto with Caeles Grillo

Pulse basil and pine nuts in a food processor: Place the basil leaves and pine nuts into the bowl of a food processor and pulse a several times. Add the garlic and cheese: Add the garlic and Parmesan or Romano cheese and pulse several times more. Scrape down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula.

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