Tasca d'Almerita Rosso del Conte 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Tasca d'Almerita
Label Name:
 
Rosso del Conte
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Sicily (Contea di Sclafani DOC)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Nero d'Avola 53%, Perricone 47%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the vintage: Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 94; Wine & Spirits 94 (vintage reviews)

Tasting Note
Deep ruby red with aromas of black cherry, plum, blackcurrant, Mediterranean herbs, anise and cocoa. Full, ripe fruit on the palate, balanced acidity, smooth fine tannins and a long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef ragù, grilled steak, aged Pecorino; Italian mushroom risotto, tomato-based pasta. Asian: char siu or roasted pork, Peking duck, teriyaki beef, mildly spiced Sichuan beef, grilled yakitori.

Production Method
Traditional fermentation in stainless steel (20–28°C), full malolactic conversion, aged ~18 months in 225L French oak (Allier/Tronçais). Bottled after resting; contains sulfites.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Tasca d'Almerita at Tenuta Regaleali. Historic Sicilian family estate (since 1837) focused on sustainable viticulture and premium hill vineyards, notably Vigna San Lucio.