2018
Perricone, Vigna del Core, Feudo Montoni
•Rosario Sireci, Fabio’s grandfather, purchased Feudo Montoni in late 1800s, ancient vines
•In Cammarat (Agrigento) area, 500-700m above sea level
•Vineyard call “core” in Sicilian (heart), heart shaped vineyard
•Organic farming certified (natural fertilisers and sulfur)
•Clay sandy soil, east facing, 40 year old vines, Guyot
•Fermentation in cement containers, 8 months aging
•Perricone grape variety, often blended with Nero D’Avola, often compared to Barbera (high acidity, red berries, herbs) but noticeable tannins, one of the last to ripen
- Type Red
- Grape variety 100% Perricone
- Appellation Sicily DOC
- Country Italy
- Region Sicily
- Year 2018