Perricone

The red grape variety originates from Italy. Synonyms are Cattarrato Rouge, Guarnaccia Nera, Nerello Mascarisi, Nieddera, Niuru, Perricone Nera, Perricone Nero, Perricone Noir, Picnatelo, Pignateddu, Pignatelle, Pignatello, Pirricone Nera, Pirricuni, Quarnaccia, Tuccarino di Catania, Tuccarinu and Tuccarinu di Catania. According to DNA analyses carried out in 2021, it comes from a presumably natural cross between Sangiovese x unknown partner. It should not be confused with Barbera, Mammolo, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Magliocco Dolce, Nieddera or Sangiovese, despite the synonyms or morphological similarities that seem to indicate it.

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The medium-ripening vine is susceptible to both types of mildew. It yields colourful red wines rich in alcohol and tannins with aromas of chocolate and bitter cherries. The variety is mainly cultivated on the island of Sicily in the provinces of Agrigento, Messina, Palermo and Trapani, where it is often blended with Nero d'Avola. It is permitted in numerous DOC wines here, these include Alcamo, Contea di Sclafani, Delia Nivolelli, Erice, Eloro (here as Pignatello), Marsala, Monreale and Sicilia. In 2016, 80 hectares were designated in Italy, with a sharp downward trend (Kym Anderson).

Images: M.I.P.A.F - National Vine Certification Service

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