Perricone del Core IGT Terre Siciliane — 2022
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Introduction
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Core is the name of the cru from which the grapes hail. The name has its origins in a vineyard that has always been called, “core,” by the farmers of Montoni. In Sicilian, “core” means heart. In fact, seen from above, the vineyard is the shape of a heart.
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Vineyard Profile
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Area of Production: Cammarata (Agrigento)
Altitude: 500 meters (1,640 feet) above sea level
Exposure: East-facing vineyard
Soil composition: Clay and sand
Age of the Vineyard: 40 year old vines, grafted by hand onto wild plants
Vine density: 4,400 vines per hectare (1,781 vines per acre)
Training system: Vertical trellis
Pruning system: Guyot - Location: Cammarata (Agrigento)
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Vinification
- Fermentation: 100% in cement containers. Malolactic fermentation takes place completely in cement.
- Aging: 8 months in cement, 3 months in barrels, 3 months in the bottle.
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Reviews
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Perricone del Core IGT Terre Siciliane — 2022 – Vinous – 92 Points
"The 2022 Perricone Core lifts from the glass with an earthy blend of grilled herbs, blackberries and exotic spices. It's silky-smooth and deeply textural, with a rich blend of ripe red and black fruits motivated by vibrant acidity. The 2022 cleans up beautifully, finishing long and staining yet fresh. A coating of fine tannins remains, framing the experience remarkably well. This is a total pleasure to taste."