Colpasso Grillo DOC Sicilia Appassimento, 2022

From Marsala, some grapes are lightly dried on the vine, some in the winery. A pale lemon color. Attractive, medium-plus floral/fragrant aromas then quince, yellow plum/apple and nuts. A note of candied pear/pear drop develops with air. The palate shows a low but sufficient acidity and is dry with a medium-plus extract, a soft to medium texture, a fuller balanced alcohol and a medium body. It shows a nice length and fruit character with yellow plum, fresh apple, lemon and nuts leading to a rich, oily, medium-plus finish. Drink now over three years.–IR