Regional Institute of Wine and Oil

Irvo tasting at Douja d'Or

Forty-ninth edition for Douja d'Or, the famous Asti wine fair which was held from 11 to 20 September. Edition which also saw the involvement of the Regional Institute of Wine and Oil.

On Saturday 19 September, during the days of the Palio d'Asti, a tasting entitled “Grillo & Nero d'Avola. The principles of Sicilian vines". Tasting which saw large and qualified public participation. “The wines of Sicily are intriguing more and more people. The different territorial expressions of Grillo and Nero d'Avola aroused great interest and participation. There is a positive perception of Sicilian wine production: this is a source of pride for our producers", comments the director of IRVO, Lucio Monte.

The tasting, which was led by the Institute's oenologist Gianni Giardina, aimed to present the production reality of the two of the most well-known and prestigious native vines on the island. A white and a red, namely Grillo and Nero d'Avola, which are among the most appreciated and well-known vines both in Italy and abroad and which have recently also recorded growing success among consumers. In fact, both vines constitute one of the main cornerstones of the very extensive Sicilian oenology. The wines were also paired with typical dishes of the island's food and wine.