Wine Tasca d'Almerita, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008, 3 L
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Cabernet Sauvignon: 100%
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Tasting Notes
Wine of deep ruby red color with garnet reflections.
Rich and elegant taste of the wine is rich berry tones, has excellent balance and a long silky finish with light mineral shades and nuances of dark chocolate.
In the complex aroma of the wine blend harmoniously tones of wild berries, vanilla and black pepper, and hints of tobacco leaf, cinnamon, menthol and sage.
The wine goes well with a variety of meat dishes of lamb, beef, smoked meat with spices.
Interesting Facts
The question of who first landed in Sicily Cabernet Sauvignon, until finally resolved, but what counts were among the founders of Tasca trend, no doubt. Giuseppe Tasca (son Lucio and chief enologist economy today) says: "In the early 1980s my father felt the huge potential of the French varieties and started as an experiment to deal with them. In the beginning, all these experiments were carried out in secret, because, first of all, my grandfather rejected such ideas, and secondly, these varieties while actually been banned in Sicily. " However, after the first release of Giuseppe Tasca Sr. believed in the promise of the idea, and later to the same conclusion was reached by the Sicilian wine-making and regulatory organizations.
"Cabernet Sauvignon" from Tasca d'Almerita made from vintage single vineyard "San Francesco", located on 9 acres on the estate Regaleali in Palermo. The vines are planted at an altitude of 550 meters above sea level on clay-limestone soils. The exposition of the vineyard - south-west. Age of vines is 26 years. Harvest passes maceration and fermentation for 20 days in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 20-28 ° C. After malolactic fermentation the wine is aged 18 months in French oak barrels (Allier and Troncais) and 6 months in bottles. Wine storage capacity is 15-17 years.
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 under the 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.
