SORIA Perricone FIRRIATO
Sommelier score | 90/100 | 2024 |
Wine Enthusiast | 90/100 | 2018 |
Winery | FIRRIATO |
Denomination | Sicilia DOC |
Vintage | 2020 |
Grapes | 100% Perricone |
Alcohol content | 13,50% |
Cl | 75cl |
Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
Code ICQRF | TP/74 |
Winery headquarter | Firriato Distribuzione - Paceco (TP) - Via Trapani, 4 |
Bottle size | Standard bottle |
Combination | Cold cuts and salami, Pasta all'amatriciana, Cannelloni, veal with tuna sauce, Medium-aged cheeses, Roast meat |
Region | Sicily (Italy) |
Style | Medium-bodied and fragrant |
Wine list | Sicilia DOC |
The classification is that of Sicilia DOC. The vinification involves the use of Perricone grapes. The origin is the classic one of the Agro di Trapani in the Baglio Sorìa Estate. The harvest is manual, and falls between the last days of September and the first ten days of October. The vinification involves the use of the traditional method with maceration of the skins, in stainless steel tanks. The aging of the wine takes place in French oak barrels for about 9 months.
Soria Perricone Firriato’s features
An intense red colour. The scent shows strong notes of red fruits, plum and cherry jam, with delicate vegetal notes and spicy notes mainly of juniper and black pepper. The taste on the palate is very elegant, with soft tannins and a long persistence.
Suggested food pairings while tasting this Soria Perricone Firriato
Firriato's Sorìa Perricone is an excellent accompaniment to legumes, cheeses of character, elaborate red meats and in general to all spicy or very tasty dishes. The optimal serving temperature is 14 ° C in a high and wide wine glass. The alcohol content reached is 14% Vol.