# Dó̱ro Collection Jillianico (2023)

- **Producer:** Perissos Vineyard and Winery
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Montepulciano, Dolcetto, Aglianico
- **Region:** Texas, United States
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €101
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** blackberry, plum, cherry, vanilla, cloves, chocolate, cinnamon

## About this wine

Perissos Vineyard and Winery, located in the Texas Hill Country AVA in Burnet, Texas, was founded by Seth and Laura Martin with a commitment to 100% estate-grown Texas fruit. The Dó̱ro Collection takes its name from the Greek word for gift, created to highlight exceptional, limited-run cuvées from extraordinary vintages. Named after their daughter, Jillian, the Jillianico cuvée represents the grand finale vintage from the winery's original estate Library Block of vines prior to replanting, highlighting classic Mediterranean grape varieties flourishing in granite and limestone soils.

## Interesting facts

- Named after daughter Jillian, the 2023 vintage marks the final harvest from Perissos' original estate Library Block.
- 'Dó̱ro' stems from the Greek word for gift, inspired by a unique image discovered at the bottom of a fermentation tank.
- Combines three classic Italian varietals—Montepulciano, Dolcetto, and Aglianico—grown in Texas terroir.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity and structured tannins slice effortlessly through rich animal fats in pork, lamb, and veal, while complementing the savory umami of aged hard cheeses and cured pork pasta sauces.

## Wine making process

Harvested from 100% estate-grown fruit in the original Library Block, the grapes underwent temperature-controlled fermentation with extended maceration to extract deep color and refined tannin structure. The blend consists of 40% Montepulciano, 35% Dolcetto, and 25% Aglianico. Following fermentation, the wine underwent an extended three-year barrel aging program in oak barrels prior to bottling.