Grillo

Fondo Antico is a family-owned Sicilian winery founded in 1995 by Giuseppe Polizzotti on the historic Polizzotti-Scuderi estate near Trapani, where the family has cultivated land since the early 1800s. The estate planted its first vineyards around 1920 and gradually evolved into a modern winery focused on expressing western Sicily’s terroir through both native grapes. With around 80 hectares of vineyards overlooking the Egadi Islands, Fondo Antico combines traditional Sicilian viticulture with modern winemaking, emphasizing sustainability, low-intervention vineyard practices, and freshness-driven wines that highlight the saline, Mediterranean character of the region.

Fondo Antico Grillo is a vibrant Sicilian white wine with a bright straw-yellow color and greenish highlights. The nose is fresh and expressive, showing aromas of citrus fruits such as lemon and lime, green apple, pear, white peach, and delicate floral hints, often accompanied by a subtle saline and herbal edge that reflects its coastal origin. On the palate it is crisp, dry, and well-balanced, with lively acidity and a distinct mineral streak that leads to a clean, refreshing, and persistent finish.