What does Grillo taste like?

Expect lemon and grapefruit, green almond, sea salt, fresh herbs. Closest familiar reference: drinks like a rounder, saltier Sauvignon Blanc.

Grillo — Underdog Grape Guide

Tasting profile: Bright lemon and grapefruit up front, a savory green-almond core, and a salt-spray finish that keeps you reaching for the glass.
Where it grows: Sicily, Italy
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How do you pronounce Grillo?: Grillo is pronounced GREE-loh.
Where does Grillo come from?: Grillo grows in Sicily, Italy.
What does Grillo taste like?: Expect lemon and grapefruit, green almond, sea salt, fresh herbs. Closest familiar reference: drinks like a rounder, saltier Sauvignon Blanc.

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