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Perricone

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Perricone is a red grape most commonly planted on the Italian island of Sicily. It is similar in taste and structure (although with no direct biological connection) to Barbera; that is, plenty of red fruit and herby/earthy notes. Perricone is often blended with other grapes, but is a cracker all by itself too.

General Characteristics

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