Terebinth is a fragrant plant that grows wild along the sun-drenched paths of south-western Sicily and gives its name to this Grillo from Planeta. Like the plant, this white wine is fragrant with Mediterranean scrub and reflects all the light of the land where it is produced. Today we are in Menfi, in the Bertolino district. Here, the vines are caressed by the breeze from the Strait of Sicily and sink their roots into calcareous, sandy soils that drain well and help maintain freshness even in the hottest vintages. Planeta's organic Grillo comes from a vineyard of about 5 hectares, surrounded by olive trees, vegetable gardens and typical local vegetation. The Phoenicians brought vines to this area more than 2,500 years ago, and since then wine has continued to be an integral part of the local culture. Grillo, a native Sicilian variety, combines structure, minerality and floral aromas. Planeta has chosen steel vinification to preserve its freshness and aromatic definition. After a brief maceration on the skins and fermentation at a controlled temperature, the wine rests for 4-5 months on the fine lees, with weekly bâtonnage to enrich its body and complexity. In the glass, it is bright straw yellow in colour. The nose is dominated by white flowers, cedar zest, thyme and a slight hint of mango. The palate is full but smooth. The citrus freshness is accompanied by a pleasant salinity and a dry finish, in which the Mediterranean herbs return. It is perfect with fish couscous, where the wine's sapidity goes well with the spices, or, for a “local” pairing, with busiate pasta with fennel pesto and sardines. It is also ideal with vegetable and prawn tempura, thanks to its acidity, which cleanses the palate and balances the fried food.