Firriato’s passion for Perricone

Sorìa Perricone

IGT Terre Siciliane

Perricone

Sorìa Perricone is the result of a long experimental research focused on the recovery project of this minor vine belonging to the viticultural Sicilian tradition. The Perricone grapes  from which Firriato produces this Sorìa Perricone, are another massal selection of Perricone owned by the winery that differs from the “Ribeca” one. This vine was accurately selected  by the winery in order to experiment all the possible expressions of this vine in different Terroir and climates. This clone differs very much from the other clone growing in the Pianoro Cuddìa estate, from which Firriato obtains Ribeca. As a matter of fact, Sorìa Perricone grapes are grown within the Baglio Sorìa estate, in the hinterland of Trapani countryside. This is a hilly terroir where soils are characterised by high percentage of red marlstones and clayey texture. We are in one of the areas mostly interested by viticulture at European level, from where it is possible to obtain very particular wines able to express fresh fragrances and an immediate agreeableness.

Sorìa Perricone is the result of a long experimental research focused on the recovery project of this minor vine belonging to the viticultural Sicilian tradition. The Perricone grapes  from which Firriato produces this Sorìa Perricone, are another massal selection of Perricone owned by the winery that differs from the “Ribeca” one.


  • Appellation: IGT Terre Siciliane
  • Vine: Perricone
  • Terroir: hilly
  • Soil: clayey with red marlstones presence
  • Esposizione: south-south-west (310 mt. a.s.l.)
SENSORIAL PROFILE & WINEMAKING
SENSORIAL PROFILE & WINEMAKING

Production Area

Baglio Sorìa

Baglio Sorìa soil is characterised by mineral elements, clay and red marlstones and other rocks of Oligocene period. Red marlstones are the responsible of the structure of red wines of Baglio Sorìa estate.

Sorìa Perricone

The massal selection of Perricone: Firriato’s experimental research goes on

The pleasure of discovering all the shades a vine can offer is a milestone of Firriato’s production philosophy since its foundation. The new Sorìa Perricone is another tile added to Terroir  and vines mosaic ranging from the Favigna island to the Etna volcano. This is a young and pleasant wine a great result of a long time research to identify the most interesting Perricone clone. The massive selection of Perricone is the key to find out this label expressing fruity notes marking its glass with a young and pleasant profile. The sparkle of its ruby red hues completes an overall picture confirming the unquestionable drinkability and fine wild fruit aromas togheter with the envelopping fragrances of must making a real difference between Sorìa Perricone and Ribeca, another famous Perricone based varietal wine of Firriato

 

SORìA PERRICONE

The characteristics of vintages

SORìA PERRICONE

Awards

Paired with

Sardine stuffed Ravioli paired with Sorìa Perricone

Rinse the fish bones and trimmings of any blood. Chop leeks, quarter onion, cut carrots and celery stick and chop a peeled clove garlic. Brown onion, leeks and garlic in a stockpot with olive oil.

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