Feudo Montoni - Perricone Vigna del Core 2019
Price: $24.96
Producer | Feudo Montoni |
Country | Italy |
Region | Sicily |
Varietal | Other Red Grapes |
Vintage | 2019 |
Sku | 600368 |
Size | 750ml |
Since 1469 Feudo Montoni has been producing wines from its grounds south of Palermo, with contemporary farming focused on organic grapevines, minimal intervention in the winery, and sustainable energy. Fabio Sireci prides himself in mono-varietal wines that celebrate the spirit of Sicily, and in his vineyards, indigenous varieties like Perricone thrive!
Perricone boasts a big tannin structure, a quality not typically found in Sicilian reds, and in the right hands the grape can produce a perfectly balanced wine. Sireci's Perricone is round and soft with ref fruit and exotic spice on the nose and a clean, persistent finish. A knockout of a wine allowing one to take in the beauty of Sicily without breaking the bank.
Vinous Media: 92 Points
A mix of dusty ashen stone, black currants and hints of animal musk lifts up from the darly alluring 2019 Perricone Core. This fills the palate with Pliant, soft textures complemented by juicy notes of blackberry and inner lavender tones. It remains energetic and fruit-focused even as youthful grippy tannins settle in through the long finale, where hints of licorice and blueberry skins resonate. The Core does an excellent job of integrating the gruff Perricone tannins that often make this variety bitter and difficult to enjoy in its youth. Well done.