Peri Peri “Malpelo” Appassimento Red - Sicily, Italy
Malpelo is Peri Peri’s plush, generously fruited Sicilian red crafted in the appassimento tradition - a technique where part of the harvest is dried to intensify flavour, structure, and aromatics (if you've ever had a Ripasso wine from northern Italy, you've tried it!) The result is a smooth, warming wine that brings together Sicily’s sun-drenched richness with the velvety texture appassimento lovers adore.
The nose is inviting and bold, showing ripe black cherry, plum, dried fig, and blackberry alongside hints of cocoa, spice, and a touch of vanilla. On the palate, Malpelo is round and silky, offering soft tannins and a dense core of dark, sweet-edged fruit. A whisper of Mediterranean herbs and gentle freshness keeps the wine balanced and highly drinkable.
Grape varieties: Nerello Mascalese, Frappato, Nero d'Avola
Style: Rich, smooth, fruit-forward Sicilian appassimento
Drink window: Now–2027
Perfect for: Slow-cooked meats, hearty pasta dishes, pizza, aged cheeses, or sipping by the fire
Bold, comforting, and irresistibly smooth—Peri Peri “Malpelo” is a standout Sicilian red with all the lush appeal of the appassimento style.
