Tasca Almerita Contessa Franca Brut 2010

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Tasca
Label Name:
 
Almerita Contessa Franca Brut
Vintage:
 
2010
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Tenuta Regaleali / Contea di Sclafani DOC, Sicily (Palermo)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable mentions: Falstaff 92 pts (2011 tasting); Bibenda 5 Grappoli (2014); I Vini di Veronelli 93/100 (2014); Sud Top Wine 1st Place (2014)

Tasting Note
Fine persistent mousse; aromas of green apple, pear, citrus zest, brioche and toasted almond. Palate shows honeyed apricot, creamy lees texture, bright acidity and a long, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, shellfish, sushi and sashimi, tempura, fried chicken (karaage), smoked salmon, seafood pasta, light salads, prosciutto and aged cheeses.

Production Method
Metodo Classico (traditional bottle fermentation); full/partial malolactic, aged ~60 months on the lees; extra‑brut dosage; disgorged after long lees aging.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Tasca d'Almerita at Tenuta Regaleali near Palermo. Historic family estate practicing sustainable viticulture, focusing on long lees ageing for complexity.