($12, Middleton Family Wines): As with their Pinot Grigio, Vento di Mare produces two wines, one from organic and one from conventional grapes, from Grillo, an indigenous Sicilian grape.  This Grillo, from organic grapes, is slightly richer with a better texture and complexity compared to the one made from conventionally grown grapes.  It has a slightly bitter, almost iodine-tinged nuance in the finish that allows it to cut through even the most robust seafood preparation.  If opting for a glass of something before dinner, open the Vento di Mare Pinot Grigio.  These offerings from Vento di Mare represent excellent value.
90 Michael Apstein Aug 23, 2016