Tasca Rosso del Conte 2006

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Tasca
Label Name:
 
Rosso del Conte
Vintage:
 
2006
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Contea di Sclafani (Tenuta Regaleali), Sicily.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Nero d'Avola (~55%), Perricone (~15%), Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot (~30%).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores — Vinous 93/100 (review of 2006), DoctorWine 95/100, Falstaff 91/100, Wine Enthusiast 88/100; various regional awards and high guide scores across vintages

Tasting Note
Layered red fruits (cherry, marasca), Mediterranean herbs, cocoa and tobacco; silky tannins, vibrant acidity and long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, roast beef, braised short ribs, aged Pecorino; Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean BBQ (bulgogi), spicy Sichuan beef.

Production Method
Fermented in stainless steel with controlled temperatures, full malolactic fermentation; matured in tonneaux/barriques (small oak) for up to 18 months depending on vintage.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Tasca d'Almerita at Tenuta Regaleali; San Lucio vineyard (planted mid-20th century) is the source for Rosso del Conte. Historic family estate in Palermo, Sicily.