Perricone 'Del Core' Feudo Montoni 2023

The Perricone ‘Del Core’ is a Sicilian red wine with a Mediterranean personality, produced by the Feudo Montoni winery in Cammarata, in the province of Agrigento, following the principles of organic farming. ‘Core’ is the name of the vineyard from which the grapes come, named by the local farmers for its characteristic heart shape. The plot is dedicated to Perricone, a grape variety that was once widely grown in Sicily but saw its cultivated area drastically reduced due to the phylloxera crisis.

Feudo Montoni ‘Del Core’ Perricone is produced exclusively from grapes of the eponymous native variety grown at 500 meters above sea level on clay-sandy soils. The vines, cultivated under certified organic management, are on average 40 years old and enjoy full east exposure. After manual harvesting in crates, alcoholic fermentation takes place in cement tanks, followed by the complete development of spontaneous malolactic fermentation. The maturation phase of about 8 months also occurs in cement and precedes bottling and a further short resting period in glass.

The wine Sicilian red ‘Del Core’ Perricone from the Feudo Montoni estate is ruby red in color with slight violet hues. The olfactory panorama is described by vivid notes of plum, blueberry, black pepper, and Mediterranean herbs, followed by bright hints of cocoa, licorice, graphite, and humus. Soft and round on the palate, with an earthy imprint that is accompanied by good freshness, a pronounced sapid vein, and smooth tannins. Balanced finish with balsamic sensations. A typical and sincere label, to be paired with platters of cured meats and aged cheeses or with homemade preparations based on various meats.