Soria Perricone
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted lamb, pasta alla Norma, aged pecorino cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic Baglio Soria estate in the red clay-marl hills of the Trapani countryside, Soria Perricone is a vibrant celebration of one of Sicily's most ancient and enigmatic grape varieties. Once widely cultivated but nearly lost to history, Perricone (locally known as Guarnaccia) has been passionately revived by Firriato. The estate's microclimate, characterized by beneficial maritime breezes and significant diurnal temperature shifts, coaxes out the grape's signature spicy character. Vinified with careful temperature control and aged in French oak barriques, this wine showcases a deep ruby-purple hue, offering complex aromas of dark marasca cherries, red currants, and a distinctive thread of black pepper, licorice, and Mediterranean scrub. It is a soulful red that bridges Sicily's rugged viticultural past with modern elegance.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1984 by Salvatore Di Gaetano and his wife Vinizia Novara, Firriato is one of Sicily's premier wine producers, widely acclaimed for championing the island's viticultural renaissance. The estate spans remarkably diverse terroirs across Sicily, ranging from the sun-drenched vineyards of the Trapani countryside and the maritime climate of the island of Favignana to the high-altitude volcanic slopes of Mount Etna. Deeply committed to certified organic farming and sustainability, Firriato focuses on preserving authentic biodiversity by cultivating native Sicilian varieties such as Nero d'Avola, Nerello Mascalese, and Grillo, alongside select international grapes. Their dynamic portfolio captures the distinct character of each microclimate through celebrated flagship wines like Harmonium, Ribeca, and the Etna-sourced Cavanera collection.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Perricone
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14%