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.

The 2017 vintage was marked with a cold, snowy winter and good rainfall until early spring, at which point the climate became drier, compared with seasonal averages. During the summer and early fall, the temperatures were moderate, but with low amounts of rain, producing wines with a notable concentration of flavors and aromas. Cool nights allowed for the grapes to retain good levels of acidity. The Perricone grapes were harvested in mid-October.

Ruby red in color with light violet reflections. Bold notes of dried prune, mulberry jam and black pepper, intermingle with strong aromas of cocoa and licorice. Fresh, soft and round on the palate with bold tannins that are typical of this variety, well-polished with a long finish.