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Perricone
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The Perricone grape is a Black berry variety and is mostly grown in Sicily region(s). The Perricone grapes are also widely present in a bigger area which includes Sicily regions as well. The Perricone grape belongs to the Indigenous varieties group. The wine made from the Perricone grapes is ruby red and its taste is basically dry, full bodied, round.

Perricone Variety main information
Berry color | Black berry |
Vine category | Indigenous varieties |
Registration year | 1970 |
Authorized regions | Sicily |
Provinces under observation | Bolzano |
Perricone ampelographic description
![]() | Leaf descriptorsmedium sized, pentagonal shape, with entire leaf lobes. |
![]() | Grape descriptorsdense, medium, conical, funnel-shaped, with 0-1 wing(s). |
![]() | Berry descriptorsmedium, spheroidal shape, thick, medium bloom and with blue-black skin. |
Perricone Wine Features
![]() | The wine obtained from the Perricone grapes has ruby red colour. Its taste is dry, full bodied, round. |