2021 Caruso e Minini Perricone BIO Sicilia DOC

100% organic Perricone, a rare grape native to western Sicily known for its high acidity and tannin. Hand harvested, destemmed and macerated for 15-20 days in stainless steel. Bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulphur. 13.5% alcohol.

Perricone is such an interesting grape! This wine is medium bodied but feels both light and full at the same time. The nose is classic rustic Italian, with dark berry and cherry fruit and prominent earthy, anise (Perricone’s trademark) and mint. Fairly intense and bold, with the varietal’s trademark tannin and acid well managed. 

Located on Sicily’s western-most coast near the town of Marsala, Caruso & Minini boasts a history that harks back to the late 1800’s when Antonio Caruso bought the company to grow grapes for the nearby Marsala factories. The company was passed through subsequent generations until Nino Caruso finally decided to begin making and bottling his own wine in the mid 1900’s. In 2004, Stefano Caruso joined forces with Mario Minini of Lombardy to launch the present-day winery, producing wines from indigenous Sicilian varietals such as Catarratto, Nero d’Avola, Frappato, Inzolia, and Nerello Mascalese. Today, Stefano’s daughter Giovanna works closely with her father to head up this historic winery. The winery now boasts 300 acres at 200-400 meters above sea level, including 12.5 acres that are farmed organically and dedicated to Giovanna Caruso’s BIO project.