Perricone (Italy)
Perricone is a red grape from western Sicily.
Other names are Pignatello, Guarnaccio and Tuccarino.
Perricone Flavors
Perricone is known to taste Berries, Juniper and Black Pepper.
 Sour Cherry |
 Blackberry |
 Plum |
 Jam |
 Juniper |
 Black Pepper |
 Spices |
 Chocolate |
Perricone Profile
Perricone is known for Fruity wines with good Concentration and Tannins:
| BODY: | Medium - Full |
| TANNINS: | Medium - High |
| FRUIT: | Medium - Plus |
| ACIDITY: | Medium - High |
| ALCOHOL: | 13% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 16-18°C (61-64°F) |
Perricone Food Pairing
Perricone id very food friendly.
 Salami |
 Ham |
 Chili |
 Indian Curry |
 Tomato Pasta |
 Pizza |
 Lasagna |
 Hamburger |
 Tuna |
 Lamb |
 Pork |
 Veal |
Excellent Pairings
Acidic Sauces. Tomato Sauce. Indian Curry.
Mushrooms. Vegetable Soups.
Olives. Capers. Eggplant.
BBQ Meat and Veggies.
Hamburger. Chicken. Pork. Veal. Lamb.
Sicilian Specialities
Arancini (Filled Rice Balls)
Melanzane Parmigiana (Parmesan Eggplant)
Pesto alla Trapanese (Red Pesto).
Involtini alla Siciliana (Sicilian Rolls)
Pasta with Ricotta and Favette.
Sicilian Style Tuna
The Ideal Glass for Perricone
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The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl. The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance. The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste. |
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About Perricore
The Perricone grape is an autochthonous black grape originating from western Sicily.
In the province of Trapani it is called Pignatello from Pignatta, a terracotta cooking pot. The red aluminous soil used for terracotta pots is ideal for Perricone vines. Hence the name.
Perricone is used for the production of Marsala Ruby.
In the mid-nineteenth century Perricone suffered of Phylloxera, but today the cultivation has resumed.
DNA testing shows that Perricone derives from Gaglioppo. Read More ...
DOC Regions
DOC of Sclafani County, Delia Nivolelli, Eloro, Monreale, Marsala rubino and numerous IGTs.
Wine Region Sicilia (Sicily)
Etna with the city of Catania in the foreground
Black Grapes |
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35% Cataratto |
13% Chardonnay |
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Soil
Volcanic mountains, volcanic hills and dark volcanic soil is covering most of Sicily, but is most significant around the Volcano Mount Etna.
Climate
Sicily is excellent for high-quality winemaking. With Mediterranean influences as well as lots of sunshine, the overall climate is warm and dry.
But, the island has mountains, and the benefit of altitude helps to moderate heat, preserve acidity, and even out ripening.
Winds from the oceans protect grapes from frost and mildew, and the harvest is one of the longest in Italy (90 days).
Sicilia has 1 DOCG and 23 DOC regions:
Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
Alcamo DOC
Contea di Sclafani
Contessa Entellina DOC
Delia Nivolelli DOC
Eloro DOC
Erice DOC
Etna DOC
Faro DOC
Malvasia delle Lipari DOC
Mamertino di Milazzo
Marsala DOC
Menfi DOC
Monreale DOC
Noto DOC
Pantelleria DOC
Riesi DOC
Salaparuta DOC
Sambuca di Sicilia DOC
Santa Margherita di Belice DOC
Sciacca DOC
Sicilia DOC
Siracusa DOC
Vittoria DOC
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