Products tagged with Perricone

Very old-vine vineyards some 2000 feet above Palermo, which belonged to the local co-op. Because the yields had become so low, they were going to replant them with young vines, but thankfully sold (& saved) them. Superb, earthy red fruit, so much mineral,

Perricone used to thrive in Sicily, but nearly went extinct from phyloxera. A few hardy souls are bringing it back, and for good reason; there’s tannic grip here; the wine is a touch wild, with rich earth, spice, and dark blueberry fruits. Good acidity ro