Wine at the Table
Grillo
The short answer
Grillo is a white Italian wine from Sicily, made from Grillo. It tastes lemon, herbs, a little salt and pairs best with swordfish, caponata and seafood pasta.
- Style
- Lemon, herbs, a little salt, Sicily
- Glass
- White wine glass at 48°F / 9°C
- Strength
- About 12.5–13% ABV
Where it comes from
A western Sicilian grape historically used in Marsala, now widely bottled as a dry white.
What you need
- Grape: Grillo
- Region: Sicily
- Style: Lemon, herbs, a little salt
How Larry builds it
- 01
Get the temperature right. Serve at 48°F / 9°C. Pull it from the fridge a few minutes before pouring.
- 02
Pour with food. Built for the table: swordfish, caponata and seafood pasta.
- 03
Larry's tip. Tastes like a Sicilian beach lunch.
Larry’s rule: Tastes like a Sicilian beach lunch.
Variations worth making
Questions people ask
What food goes with Grillo?
Grillo pairs well with swordfish, caponata and seafood pasta.
What grape is Grillo made from?
Grillo, grown in Sicily.
What does Grillo taste like?
Lemon, herbs, a little salt.
What temperature should Grillo be served at?
About 48°F / 9°C.
What to eat with it
Pour it like Larry
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