The international wine press has also discovered the uniqueness of this Accussi Extra Dry, having won silver awards at Mundus Vini and the Berliner Wein Trophy, among others. They call it a direct competitor to the renowned Prosecco from Italy and Champagne from France. The Grillo grapes for this sparkling wine come from the southern tip of Sicily. Here, the climate is perfect, with abundant sunshine and the cool breeze from the ocean. This coolness contributes to the freshness of the bunches, a characteristic we taste in this Accussi Extra Dry. The winemaker at Feudo Arancio harvests the grapes at night to preserve freshness and prevent oxidation. Upon arrival, all bunches are thoroughly inspected to select only the finest bunches for white wine. To achieve the beautiful, soft bubbles of this Accussi Extra Dry, a second fermentation is initiated with natural yeast. Over several months, it develops its very soft mousse and preserves the beautiful flavors of the Grillo grape.
The bottle alone is a true feast for the eyes, but that's not all. As soon as we remove the Champagne cork, yellow and citrus fruit bursts forth. Fresh apple, lime, and a touch of fresh peach come to mind. In the glass, it erupts golden yellow with delicate bubbles. These bubbles create a pleasant nose and aromas of white fruit (pear, melon) and tropical fruit (mango, pineapple). The palate is very lively, with a lovely attack of white and citrus fruit, and the soft mousse leaves the palate feeling pleasant. The palate offers plenty of richness from the fruit, accompanied by light acidity of green apple and lime.
