Wine Tasca d'Almerita, Rosso del Conte DOC 1999
Reviews of purchase Tasca d'Almerita, Rosso del Conte DOC 1999
Tasting Notes
Wine color of ripe cherries.
Rich rounded wine with a great structure and balance. Long-term, highly diverse aftertaste.
Intense aromas of red berries, spice and liquorice, which complement the woody notes.
The wine goes well with red meat, fried or grilled, lamb, beef, which is peppered with all kinds of spices.
Interesting Facts
By the end of the 60-ies of XX century, Count Giuseppe decided to create a special reserve wine Regaleali Rosso, which would be capable of aging, like other great wines of the world. This wine was produced only in 1970. They became Rosso del Conte (Red wine graphs). Harvest for wine production occurs from late September to mid-October. Maceration and fermentation takes place over 20 days in stainless steel at a controlled temperature not exceeding 20-28 ° C. This is followed by malolactic fermentation. Wine kept for 18 months in French oak barriques Allier and Troncais, then bottled and aged for another 12 months. Storage capacity of wine Rosso del Conte DOC 1999 -10-15 years.
World critics believe the highest level of wine Rosso del Conte best representative of the Sicilian wines. Additional awards and ratings for vintage Rosso del Conte in 1999:
- Vinitaly - Award «Gran Menzion», Verona, 2002.
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.
