How do you pronounce Perricone?

Perricone is pronounced peh-ree-KOH-neh.

Where does Perricone come from?

Perricone grows in Western Sicily, Italy.

What does Perricone taste like?

Expect blackberry, black plum, bay leaf, cinnamon. Closest familiar reference: a leaner, more savory Zinfandel with the jam turned down and the grip turned up.

What wine is Perricone similar to?

If you usually drink Zinfandel, Perricone is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Tannat, Sagrantino, Baga.

Perricone — Underdog Grape Guide

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
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Where to buy: For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Western Sicily, Italy

If you like

Zinfandel

Wines like Perricone

Tannat Sagrantino Baga Xinomavro

Perricone: common questions

What wine is Perricone similar to?: If you usually drink Zinfandel, Perricone is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Tannat, Sagrantino, Baga.

Read the deep divePerricone: Sicily's Rustic, Savory Underdog Red

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