Wine Nozze d'Oro DOC 2000
Reviews of purchase Nozze d'Oro DOC 2000
Tasting Notes
Wine golden straw color with greenish reflections.
Perfectly balanced, buttery wine with moderate acidity and a long finish.
The wine has a rich aroma with notes of apples, thin mineral shade and floral notes.
The wine goes well with light appetizers, salads, tagliatelle with orange cream.
Interesting Facts
"... My wife with infinite love."
Nozze d'Oro - a special wine made by Count Giuseppe in honor of his golden wedding. So there was a wine that is considered perfect. It was created specifically for the wife of Count, Franks, dowry was made so well that it began to make in the coming years. The grapes from late August to mid-September. Fermentation occurs in barriques stainless steel at a temperature not higher than 16C for 15 days. Malolactic fermentation is not carried out. Nozze d'Oro wine is aged for 4-5 months on the lees in stainless steel tanks and at least 6 months in bottle prior to implementation.
Vintage Nozze d'Oro in 2000 is considered to be very good. Wine storage potential of 7-8 years.
The wine was repeatedly received high awards, medals and diplomas, as well as estimates of the most famous wine critics, some of which are:
- Vintage 2008: L'Espresso - Award «Vini dell'Eccellenza» (best wines);
- Vintage 2006: VI Wine Contest "Sicilia Terra di Vino" - AIS - Prize for the best results, the 15th International Competition Vini di Montagna - Certificate of Merit;
- Vintage 2005: BAVI - Certificate of Merit;
- Vintage 2004: XXV Banco d'Assaggio dei Vini d'Italia - Certificate of Merit;
- Vintage 2001: Decanter World Wine Awards - the status of "recommended», Slow Food - Vini d'Italia - «2 glasses."
History Conte Tasca d'Almerita begins in 1830, when brothers Don and Don Lucio Tasca acquired Carmelo Mastrodzhiovanni Regaleali former fortress, which is located on the border between the provinces of Palermo and Kaltanisetta, in the heart of Sicily. Regaleali name comes from the Arabic "RahalAli" - farm Ali. Much has changed since then, but remain unchanged - the love of the area, respect for tradition, the cultivation of grapes and a remarkable production of high quality wines. Company Tasca D'Almerita has existed for over 150 years, today it is known worldwide for its wines regularly receive awards at various competitions. Land farm consists of 500 hectares, 360 of which are given over to vineyards. They are located at an altitude of 400 to 750 meters above sea level. The local climate has unique characteristics, it allows you to collect a late harvest, making wine acquire unique tone. In the year produced 3 million. Bottles.
The motto of the economy reads: "Tradition and innovation." Owners Tasca D'Almerita care about the traditions and keeping pace with the times. They are used in the production of advanced equipment, thus solving, issues of tomorrow, today.
Producer's description
The history of Conte Tasca d'Almerita begins in 1830, when the brothers Don Lucio and Don Carmelo Mastrogiovanni Tasca acquired the former fortress of Regaleali, which lies on the border between the provinces of Palermo and Caltanisetta, in the heart of Sicily. The name Regaleali comes from the Arabic "Rahal Ali" - Ali's farm.
Much has changed since then, but the love for the area, the respect for tradition, the cultivation of wonderful grapes and the production of high-quality wines remain unchanged. The Tasca d'Almerita company has existed for more than 150 years, today it is known throughout the world for its wines, which regularly receive awards at various competitions. The farm's land totals 500 hectares, 360 of which are devoted to vineyards. They are located at an altitude of 400 to 750 meters above sea level.
The local climate has unique characteristics, which allows for a later harvest, which gives the wines a unique flavor. 3 million bottles are produced per year. The motto of the farm is: “Tradition and innovation.” The owners of Tasca d'Almerita care about tradition and keep up with the times. They use the latest equipment in production, thus solving the issues of tomorrow today.
At the Tasca d'Almerita estate, zonal research and clone selection work are constantly underway. In accordance with their results, new vines are planted every year. In addition, the estate has experimental vineyards, where grape varieties from all over the world are compared (Italian, Greek, Spanish, French, etc.), and new rootstocks and new clones of autochthonous and international varieties are tested. Thanks to four artificial lakes, the vineyards are never affected by the hot and dry sirocco wind that sometimes rages during the hot Sicilian summer. The quality of the wine that will be obtained at the winery is established in the vineyards, and technology can only emphasize what is given by nature.
