Ribeca
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Typically best enjoyed 5–10 years from the vintage release.
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Wild boar ragu, roasted lamb, mature hard cheeses
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Firriato's Ribeca is a landmark wine in the modern renaissance of Sicilian viticulture, serving as a liquid monument to the revival of Perricone—an ancient, indigenous red grape that had teetered on the brink of extinction. Cultivated on the Pianoro Cuddìa estate in the wind-swept Trapani countryside, this wine is the culmination of years of passionate clonal selection and restoration work by the Di Gaetano family. The estate's clay-rich soils and intense Mediterranean sun coax out the grape's naturally robust tannins and vibrant acidity. Aged for approximately 10 to 12 months in French oak barriques, Ribeca is celebrated for its deep ruby-purple hue, complex aromas of dark marasca cherry, lavender, and black pepper, and its remarkably elegant, velvety structure.
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Founded in 1984 by Salvatore Di Gaetano and Vinzia Novara, Firriato is a pioneering Sicilian winery headquartered in Paceco, Trapani, dedicated to championing the island's diverse microclimates and indigenous grape varieties. Operating across distinct terroirs—ranging from the clay-rich soils of the Trapani countryside to the high-altitude volcanic slopes of Mount Etna and the maritime environment of the island of Favignana—the estate is deeply committed to certified organic viticulture and environmental sustainability. Firriato is highly acclaimed for its expressive, terroir-driven wines, particularly those crafted from Nero d'Avola, Perricone, and Grillo, showcased in signature labels such as the robust Harmonium, the elegant Ribeca, and the historic Santagostino Baglio Soria. Official Address: Via Trapani 113, 91027 Paceco, Trapani, Sicily, Italy. Website: https://firriato.it