2022 Marilena Barbera "No Trix" Menfi Perricone Sicilia IGT

“No tricks, no frills, just wine.”- Marilena

How about a minimal intervention wine that doesn't flaunt or take advantage of a capitalistic trend, that tastes pure and clean, AND that doesn't cost you boat loads of money?

Marilena Barbera makes fantastic wine in the area of Menfi, western Sicily, a zone that gets little love due to the uptick and obsession over Etna and southeastern Sicilian wines.In addition to making focused wines with no additives, Marilena also studies various biotypes of her grapes- she brings an infinite curiosity which will only contribute to the overall understanding of her growing zone and grapes to consumers and professionals alike. Perricone is indigenous to Western Sicily. The most recent genetic studies show how the Perricone has genetically evolved from ancient grapes of Eastern Mediterranean origin during the Greek colonization of Calabria, from where it has migrated to Sicily after crossing with an ancestor of Gaglioppo. A rich, medium bodied easy red with a dark fruit and earthy profile. Try with pre or post holiday come down meals of comfort red sauce pasta, pizza, braises.