Feudo Montoni Vigna del Core Perricone Sicilia Organic 2022 750ml

Certified organic.

Core is the name of the cru from which the grapes hail. The name has its origins in a vineyard that has always been called, “core,” by the farmers of Montoni. In Sicilian, “core” means heart. In fact, seen from above, the vineyard is the shape of a heart.

Ruby red in color with light violet reflections. Notes of plum, blueberry, and black pepper, intermingle with those of cocoa and licorice. Fresh, soft and round on the palate with bold tannins that are typical of this variety, well-polished.

Food parings: Red meat, minestrone soup, medium aged cheeses.

Prior Vintages 2021, 2020, & 2019

Monica Larner of The Wine Advocate writes 91 Points | There is a lot of buzz surrounding the Perricone grape. The Feudo Montoni 2021 Sicilia Perricone Core opens to a medium dark color with spice, fresh-cut cedarwood and untreated tobacco. There is a lot of dark primary fruit and some sour berry nuances, but the wine feels quite smooth in texture and is ready to drink now. (Vintage 2021)

Eric Guido of Vinous writes 91 Points | The 2021 Perricone Core seduces with a perfumed blend of lavender and violets accentuating crushed blackberries. Soft, round and soothing, this impresses further with its ripe wild berry fruits and inner florals, all guided by juicy acidity. Wild blueberries and a sweet herbal flourish define the finale, as the Perricone Core tapers off long and potent yet remarkably fresh. This is a total pleasure to taste. (Vintage 2021).

Wine Advocate 92 Points: The Perricone grape (also known locally as Guarnaccia Nera) offers rich concentration and ample power, but it also shows a rustic side with hints of bramble and bitterness that are part of its DNA. The certified organic Feudo Montoni 2019 Sicilia Perricone Core is very true to the varietal with a noticeable richness, a smoky or spicy character and plenty of sweet cherry and blackberry. The mouthfeel is not too powerful, and the tannins are moderate, but this release of 26,000 bottles remains your proverbial steak wine nonetheless. (Vintage 2019)

Wine Enthusiast 91 Points | Hints of firewood and camphor light up behind black cherries, vanilla, cedar and spices on the nose of this red from the Perricone grape. Fresher notes of tomatoes and herbs come out on the palate. An undercurrent of stony brininess and more berries come through at the back, with the tension held by mellowing tannins but vibrant acid. (Vintage 2020).