Tasca Regaleali Nero D'avola 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Tasca
Label Name:
 
Regaleali Nero D'avola
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Sicily (Tenuta Regaleali, Palermo)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Nero d'Avola (100%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 91/100 (2022); Vinous 90/100 (2021); retailer/critic scores commonly 90–93 points; multiple guide mentions and regional awards

Tasting Note
Intense ruby red with aromas of cherry, black cherry, mulberry, blueberry, vanilla and sage. Soft, balanced palate, gentle tannins and a fruity, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, roasted beef, pasta with ragù, aged pecorino or parmigiano. Asian: Chinese braised pork, Peking duck, Korean BBQ, spicy Sichuan beef, Japanese yakitori (grilled chicken skewers).

Production Method
Fermented in stainless steel at 26–28°C with ~10 days maceration; full malolactic fermentation; aged ~50% in steel and 50% in Slavonian oak (30–60 hl) for about 10 months.

Vineyard Info
Tasca d'Almerita’s historic Tenuta Regaleali estate (est. 1830). Family-owned, sustainable practices; flagship Nero d'Avola from central Sicilian vineyards.