Criante Perricone (750ml)
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Tasting Note
Criante Perricone is vibrant, savoury, and distinctly Sicilian in character. Aromas of sour cherry, wild blackberry, dried herbs, and subtle spice are layered with notes of earth, graphite, and Mediterranean scrub. The palate is medium-bodied and energetic, showing fresh red and dark fruit, firm yet polished tannins, and lively acidity. Dry, expressive, and slightly rustic in the best sense, it finishes with a savoury, mineral-driven edge—an authentic expression of Perricone.
About the Winery, Production & Critical Reputation
Criante is a small Sicilian producer focused on native varieties and minimal-intervention winemaking. Perricone is one of Sicily’s historic red grapes, prized for its freshness, herbal complexity, and ability to reflect place rather than power. Criante’s Perricone is typically fermented with native yeasts and aged with restrained oak or neutral vessels to preserve purity and varietal identity. Critics and sommeliers increasingly champion Perricone as one of Sicily’s most food-friendly and characterful reds, often noting wines like Criante’s for their authenticity, balance, and excellent value. This bottling stands as a compelling example of Sicily’s indigenous wine heritage.
