Tasca d'Almerita Almerita Brut 2017

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Tasca d'Almerita
Label Name:
 
Almerita Brut
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Sicily (Tenuta Regaleali, Palermo)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
I Vini di Veronelli — 90/100 (Vintage 2017); Falstaff — 90/100 (2017 tasting)

Tasting Note
Fine, continuous perlage with delicate creaminess. Citrus, green apple, brioche and light toasted/yeasty notes; bone-dry, bright and balanced with a medium finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, smoked salmon, seafood pasta, creamy cheeses, fried chicken. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, light Thai seafood, dim sum, Vietnamese spring rolls.

Production Method
Metodo Classico (second fermentation in bottle), 24 months lees aging; malolactic fermentation completed; brut dosage.

Vineyard Info
Produced by family-owned Tasca d’Almerita (estate since 1830) from the Cava Rina vineyard (16 ha) at ~500 m on sandy soils; winery notable for sustainability and B Corp certification.