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.

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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The region

Western Sicily, Italy

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Perricone: common questions

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.

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