Perricone
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Perricone Siciliano
Perricone is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black cherry, blackberry, juniper. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Montepulciano and Negroamaro.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for black-fruit concentration with juniper and licorice tones.
- Check tannin as firm and drying in youth.
Confidence signals
- Dark-fruit juniper profile
- High tannin with medium-plus acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Sicily · Palermo · Trapani
- Classic styles: Structured Sicilian red with dark fruit and robust tannin · Mediterranean red showing spice and savory herbal depth
Common questions
Is Perricone a red or white grape variety?
Perricone is a red wine grape variety.
What does Perricone smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Perricone include black cherry, blackberry and juniper. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Perricone?
Documented tells for Perricone: Look for black-fruit concentration with juniper and licorice tones. and Check tannin as firm and drying in youth..
What is Perricone most often confused with in blind tasting?
Perricone is most commonly confused with Montepulciano, Negroamaro and Frappato. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Perricone grown?
Classic regions for Perricone include Sicily, Palermo and Trapani.