Perricone – Guarnaccio

Perricone – Guarnaccio

Vintage 2018

Described for the first time in 1735, Perricone – nicknamed “Guarnaccio” by the Regaleali winemakers – has been cultivated at the Estate since 1959. A selection from the historical San Lucio vineyard, provided new vines to enable the making of this one, rich in polyphenols and spicy aromas, evoking memories of ancient wine tradition.

Grapes: Perricone
Appellation: Sicilia DOC
Production area: Regaleali Estate – Palermo – Sicily
Vineyards: Ciminnita (2,6 ha)
Type of soil: deep, fine clays, slightly calcareous
Year of planting: 2011
Training system: espalier
Elevation: 480 m a.s.l.
Vineyard exposure: South/East
Pruning system: high guyot
Vines per ha: 4.600
Yields per ha: 8,9 t
Fermentation: in stainless steel tanks
Maceration: 13 days
Malolactic fermentation: fully developed
Ageing: in 225-liter French oak barrels (Allier and Tronçais), second and third use, for circa 12 months
Alcohol content: 14% Vol.
Wine Analytical data: pH 3,52 – TA 5,83 g/l – RS 0,8 g/l – ET 32,8 g/l