Terre Siciliane IGT Perricone Capoarso 2022 Pellegrino

What kind of wine it is

Capoarso di Pellegrino is a red wine made from Perricone grapes, classified as Terre Siciliane, and represents a typical expression of Western Sicily. The style is structured and defined, with a noticeable tannic framework and a savory component that supports its balance. The winemaking process involves temperature-controlled fermentation with extended maceration and aging for at least five months in both steel tanks and barriques. The profile remains technical and distinctive, offering delicate spiciness and floral notes that precede a structured tasting experience.

Where it comes from

The wine comes from Western Sicily, an area characterized by soil and climate conditions favorable to the ripening of Perricone. The clay-rich, mineral-laden soils contribute to a savory taste perception and to the wine’s solid structural definition. The climate is warm and breezy, in a dry environment with significant temperature fluctuations, all factors that help to preserve aromatic precision. In this territorial context, the grape variety expresses its varietal characteristics consistently, while maintaining a clear and measured character.

How it is produced

The harvest takes place in September, when the grapes reach the maturity necessary to support both color and texture. After picking, fermentation occurs with extended maceration at a controlled temperature in order to optimize extraction and aromatic profile. Once fermentation is complete, the wine is aged for at least five months, alternating between steel tanks and barriques. This passage between different materials ensures integration of the tannins and taste continuity, without altering the grape’s original character.

Tasting notes

To the eye, it appears with an intense, bright red color, consistent with the extraction achieved through prolonged maceration. On the nose, it expresses a gentle spiciness harmoniously integrated with hints of violet and balsamic notes, offering a clean, easily recognizable aromatic profile. On the palate, the sip is rustic and savory, supported by a solid tannic structure that shapes its progression and closes in perfect balance. The gustatory progression fully enhances the wine’s character and the definition provided by its aging process.

Food pairings

It naturally pairs with cured meats, cheeses, and red meats, as the tannic structure and savoriness complement the food’s substance and cleanse the palate. A platter of cured meats and cheeses is the ideal context to appreciate its rustic character and pronounced spiciness. A red meat steak also brings out the balance of the sip, thanks to the intensity and robustness of its texture. These pairings highlight both the wine’s floral aromatic component and the gustatory definition typical of Perricone.

When to serve it

It is recommended when you are looking for a structured red wine to serve with main meals or in convivial settings. Its aging makes it suited for consumption when a precise balance between intensity, tannin, and savoriness is desired. Its rustic character makes it particularly enjoyable in seasons that call for hearty dishes. This is a wine designed to be enjoyed at its most defined expression, offering a stable and recognizable profile with every sip.