Tasca D'Almerita
Rosso del Conte Contea di Sclafani Red Blend
Contea di Sclafani, Sicily, Italy
Presented double-blind. Deep ruby color with a slightly watery rim; medium viscosity. No signs of particles or gas. On the nose, dark fruits, plums, cassis, some bell pepper, dry leaf tobacco, earth and some baking spice indicating the use of some barrique, probably French oak. On the palate, creme de cassis, some gravely earth, and baking spices. Medium plus tannin, medium plus acid. This is a very elegant wine. Beautiful, long, gorgeous finish. Likely a Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend. The wine was balanced and leaning more towards its structure which took me to the Old World, most likely left bank Bordeaux. Given the characteristics, I was thinking Margaux specifically. So that was my call...likely with 20+ years of age since it seems the tannins were integrating quite nicely. Turns out I got the variety and the Old World part right 😅. What a wine! I didn’t know folks were making stuff like this in Sicilia. This could stump anyone without any prior experience. Killer QPR even at $50.
Presented double-blind. Deep ruby color with a slightly watery rim; medium viscosity. No signs of particles or gas. On the nose, dark fruits, plums, cassis, some bell pepper, dry leaf tobacco, earth and some baking spice indicating the use of some barrique, probably French oak. On the palate, creme de cassis, some gravely earth, and baking spices. Medium plus tannin, medium plus acid. This is a very elegant wine. Beautiful, long, gorgeous finish. Likely a Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend. The wine was balanced and leaning more towards its structure which took me to the Old World, most likely left bank Bordeaux. Given the characteristics, I was thinking Margaux specifically. So that was my call...likely with 20+ years of age since it seems the tannins were integrating quite nicely. Turns out I got the variety and the Old World part right 😅. What a wine! I didn’t know folks were making stuff like this in Sicilia. This could stump anyone without any prior experience. Killer QPR even at $50.
Apr 3rd, 2021
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No formal notes, dinner with friends.
No formal notes, dinner with friends.
Nov 10th, 2018
80% Nero d’Avola - not sure of the rest. Very high vine planting density of 9850 plants per acre. Deep crimson in colour. Earthy with oak notes. Oak Barriques used but in control. Rich and full bodied palate showing black currant notes with smooth supple tannins. The proverbial iron fist in the velvet glove. Very good and one of the 1001 Wines.
80% Nero d’Avola - not sure of the rest. Very high vine planting density of 9850 plants per acre. Deep crimson in colour. Earthy with oak notes. Oak Barriques used but in control. Rich and full bodied palate showing black currant notes with smooth supple tannins. The proverbial iron fist in the velvet glove. Very good and one of the 1001 Wines.
Oct 14th, 2017Refined stuff with true tannins and great drive, this age-worthy and classically built-up red has multi-layered flavors of dried herbs, cassis, cherries and a whiff of chocolatey oak, framed by precise acidity and most evident minerality. Individual stuff.
Refined stuff with true tannins and great drive, this age-worthy and classically built-up red has multi-layered flavors of dried herbs, cassis, cherries and a whiff of chocolatey oak, framed by precise acidity and most evident minerality. Individual stuff.
2 people found it helpfulFeb 13th, 2015Outstanding Sicily wine; made at Regaleali by Laura Orsi for Tasca d'Almerita at their central mountain location; blends nero d'avola (60%) with equal bits of franc and cabernet in a oak matured coil of flavour
Outstanding Sicily wine; made at Regaleali by Laura Orsi for Tasca d'Almerita at their central mountain location; blends nero d'avola (60%) with equal bits of franc and cabernet in a oak matured coil of flavour
1 person found it helpfulOct 14th, 2014Vanilla, Balsamico, spice, tobacco and some fur notes. Medium to high acidity, some cherry stone notes in the aftertaste. Long finish.
Overall rich and complex, but not my style. I think it's very heavy wine and maybe after 5 years will be more pleasant to drink.
Vanilla, Balsamico, spice, tobacco and some fur notes. Medium to high acidity, some cherry stone notes in the aftertaste. Long finish.
Overall rich and complex, but not my style. I think it's very heavy wine and maybe after 5 years will be more pleasant to drink.
I see the other reviews and strongly disagree. This is a bold expression of elegant rose and cherry. Robust burst of leather but smooth finish
I see the other reviews and strongly disagree. This is a bold expression of elegant rose and cherry. Robust burst of leather but smooth finish
Jun 24th, 2016One top Tasca; hero nero d'Avola from the best vineyards, and oldest at Regaleali #2005 #tascadalmerita #rossodelconte #sicily #sicilia #regaleali #nerodavola #uncorkedandcultivated #wineandfoodtour #sicily2015
One top Tasca; hero nero d'Avola from the best vineyards, and oldest at Regaleali #2005 #tascadalmerita #rossodelconte #sicily #sicilia #regaleali #nerodavola #uncorkedandcultivated #wineandfoodtour #sicily2015
Oct 17th, 2015