Underdog Grape · Italy

Perricone

Perricone is the tannic, savory Sicilian red that growers nearly abandoned. It gives you Zinfandel's dark-fruit weight without the sugar-jam finish.

Tasting profile
Blackberry and black plum wrapped in bay leaf and dried herb, with a tannic grip that pulls the finish long and dry.
Where it grows
Sicily, Italy
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Western Sicily, Italy

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