The 2015 Sicilia Grillo Coste Al Vento shows a pretty golden color and luminous appearance. The bouquet is redolent of tropical fruit, peach, citrus and a subtle note of green olive. This Grillo is easy-drinking and approachable but it also has the mild structure to pair with a more important dish like pasta con le vongole. Some 3,500 bottles were produced.

The 2014 Sicilia Grillo Coste Al Vento is a spicy and thickly textured white wine with a slightly oxidative style. The bouquet reveals layers of stone fruit, caramel and pine nut. This expression of Grillo is aged in tonneaux and is made with as little winemakers' intervention as possible.

From the larger Sicilia DOC, the 2012 Sicilia Grillo Coste al Vento is vinified in stainless steel and sees five days of skin maceration for extra texture and intensity. In Sicily, the word “costa” can apply to the soft slope of a hillside that extends gradually to the seaside. Sea breezes help to keep the vines free from disease and downy mildew that can be an issue in rainy vintages. This edition shows moderate intensity and a pretty ensemble of lemon curd, tangerine zest and crushed mineral. Drink 2014-2016. Importer: Match Direct Wine Import, www.matchvino.com