Grape Variety: Grillo

Variety Name	Grillo
All Synonyms	Riddu
Countries of Origin	Italy
Species	Vitis vinifera
Pedigree	Catarratto bianco comune x Muscat of Alexandria
References	Show 3 references Hide references Robinson, J. 2006. The Oxford Companion to Wine. Third edition. Oxford University Press. Vitis International Variety Catalogue (VIVC). Federal Centre for Breeding Research on Cultivated Plants (BAZ). Institute for Grapevine Breeding Geilweilerhof (IRZ). August, 2007. Link The former National Grape Registry (NGR) was initially compiled and annotated using the earlier version of the Vitis database. The VIVC underwent a significant update beginning in 2007. Corresponding updates to this Registry will be made as necessary. Calo, A. et al. 2001. Vitigni d’Italia. Edagricole-Edizioni Agricole della Calderini. Bologna, Italy. (In Italian)
Berry Color	White
Uses	Wine
Comments	This Sicilian white cultivar was once used as a base for good quality Marsala. The cultivar reportedly produces 'full bodied wines of real interest' (Jancis Robinson, Oxford Companion to Wine, page 334).

Grillo Selections

No Selections Identified