Feudo Montoni
Perricone Core Sicilia DOC
Core is the name of the cru from which these exceptional grapes are sourced. In Sicilian, the word "core" translates to "heart," symbolizing the central, vital essence of the vineyard. From above, the vineyard's unique layout resembles the shape of a heart, a natural representation of the passion and dedication that goes into the cultivation of the grapes.
For centuries, the durum wheat fields have contributed to a “natural isolation” of Montoni’s high-altitude vineyards from the rest of the landscape, creating “an island within an island,” where the ancient grape varieties are protected.
- Region
- Sicily
- Appellation
- Terre Siciliane IGT
- Varietal Composition
- Perricone
- Aging
- 12 months in cement, followed by 3 months in barrels, and an additional 6 months in the bottle.
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
Ruby red in color with light violet reflections. Notes of prune, red fruit preserves, spices and notes of cocoa and licorice. Fresh, soft and round on the palate with tannins that are typical of this variety, well-polished.
Vinous
93 Points
2023
"The 2023 Perricone Core is sweetly floral with vanillin spice and cinnamon giving way to crushed raspberries and lifting hints of sage. This is soft-textured and round with cooling acidity as ripe wild berry fruits slowly saturate toward the close. It closes long with zesty tension and nuanced tannins that frame the experience well."
— Eric Guido, 2026
James Suckling
92 Points
2023
"A super-intense and aromatic wine full of fresh black pepper, blood oranges, wild strawberries, cinnamon and leesy character. Full-bodied with zesty acidity and spicy, savory flavors, silky tannins and an overall juicy style."
— 2025
