Perricone

Perricone (also known as Pignatello) is a red Italian wine grape variety that is grown in Sicily.

[2] In Sicily, Perricone is a permitted variety in the Contea di Sclafani DOC which includes vineyards in the Caltanissetta and Agrigento provinces.

[3] Similar laws governs Perricone's use in the Delia Nivolelli DOC located in the province of Trapani near Marsala where the grape can be made either as a varietal or blended with Nero d'Avola, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Sangiovese.

[3] In the fortified dessert wine Marsala Perricone is the main component in the Rubino style where it is blended with Nero d'Avola (Calabrese) and/or Nerello Mascalese and a maximum of 30% white grape varieties such as Grillo, Inzolia, and Catarratto.

[3] In the Monreale DOC Perricone can be made a varietal (at least 85% of the wine) or blended with Nero d'Avola (Calabrese) to make up at least 50% of the DOC red wine with International varieties, including Pinot noir permitted to make up the remainder.