Tasca d'Almerita Diamante Passito 2023

Category:
 
Sweet Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Muscat
Producer:
 
Tasca d'Almerita
Label Name:
 
Diamante Passito
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Sicily (Terre Siciliane IGT) — Tenuta Regaleali, Palermo
Volume:
 
500ml
ABV:
 
11.5%
Grape(s):
 
Moscato (Moscato Giallo) 50%, Traminer Aromatico 50%
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
5
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
No specific medals found for the 2023 Diamante Passito; Producer accolades: Tasca d'Almerita — Wine Enthusiast European Winery of the Year 2019; Robert Parker 'Green Emblem' (2021); B Corp certification (2023). Saittavini listing score: 92

Tasting Note
Golden-yellow; intense aromas of candied apricot, dried grape, orange peel, honey and floral notes. Sweet, velvety palate balanced by brisk acidity and light salinity, finishing long and citrus-tinged.

Food Pairing
Western: foie gras, blue cheeses (gorgonzola), fruit tarts, almond biscotti. Asian: mango sticky rice, egg custard tarts, mooncake, mildly spicy Thai or Szechuan dishes to contrast sweetness.

Production Method
Passito (partial drying of grapes), fermented in stainless steel at 16°C (≈25 days), aged 6 months in steel and 4 months in bottle.

Vineyard Info
Tasca d'Almerita — historic family estate (Regaleali) founded 1830 in inland Palermo. Known for sustainable practices and aromatic white varieties.