Centopassi, Sicilia Superiore DOC (Sicily, Italy) Grillo – Catarratto 2018

 Get this:  The winery is part of an association of nine properties scattered across Sicily and the south of the “boot” that are owned by the state… after being seized from the Mafia.  They cultivate about 1,400 hectares based on clay and sand, so this was a sizeable seizure from whence olive oil and pasta are also produced.  Everything looks new, and I expect the solid wines to become even better with time.  This blend of 60% Grillo and 40% Catarratto is a little shy aromatically, but quite bright with excellent acidity and some interesting mineral tones in the finish.  More refreshing than complex, this is likely reflective of the wet 2018 vintage in western Sicily, so perhaps not representative of most vintages, but still well done, and very good for the money.