About Colombabianca Perricone Resilience 750ml
Colombabianca's Perricone Resilience is a compelling expression of one of Sicily's most characterful indigenous red varieties. On the nose, it opens with vibrant aromas of ripe black cherry and wild plum, layered with hints of dried violet and a subtle Mediterranean scrubland earthiness. The palate is medium-to-full bodied with a pleasingly rustic texture, delivering dark berry fruit alongside notes of leather, tobacco, and a whisper of bitter cocoa. The wine's natural acidity and firm but well-integrated tannins give it structure and vitality, true to the resilient spirit its name evokes. A touch of warm spice and iron-like minerality on the mid-palate speaks to the volcanic Sicilian terroir.
Full BodydryServe 16–18°C
- rustic
- structured
- earthy
- bold
- mineral
- tannic
Sommelier's Notes
AI-curated tasting insights
Flavour Profile
Primary
- Black cherry
- Wild plum
- Dried violet
- Blackberry
- Blood orange zest
Secondary
- Leather
- Tobacco leaf
- Bitter cocoa
- Mediterranean garrigue
Finish
The finish is long and warming, with lingering notes of dark spice, iron-tinged minerality, and a characteristic Perricone bitterness that invites another sip.
Food Pairings
- Slow-braised lamb with rosemary and olives
- Sicilian caponata with grilled swordfish
- Aged Pecorino or Ragusano cheese
- Wild boar ragù over pappardelle
- Grilled lamb chops with herb crust
- Charcuterie with cured meats and sun-dried tomatoes
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