Tasca Conti d'Almerita - Tenuta Tascante : Contrada Sciaranuova 2019

Sicily

Etna

- Red - See details

Parker | 95+

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Description

A balanced and aromatic Etna wine

The estate

An essential reference among the finest Sicilian wines, the family-owned estate, Tasca Conti d'Almerita has been producing exceptional Italian wines for eight generations. The Tasca Conti d'Almerita estate comprises 5 estates, including Tenuta Tascante since 2007. Situated in the foothills of Europe's highest volcano, Tasca Conti d'Almerita - Tenuta Tascante owes its distinctivness to its terroir whose volcanic soil contributes to the unique signature style of these Etna wines.

The vineyard

This Contrada Sciaranuova 2019 wine by Tasca Conti d'Almerita - Tenuta Tascante is an Etna wine that stems from the vineyards of the Contrada Sciaranuova. Located at 730 metres above sea level on the north-facing side of Mount Etna and planted in 1961, this 4.9-hectare terroir rests on 40,000 to 4,000-year-old volcanic formations.

Vinification and ageing

Alcoholic fermentation for 8 days. Malolactic fermentation. Aged for 12 months in Slavonian and French oak barrels.

The blend

Contrada Sciaranuova 2019 by Tasca Conti d'Almerita - Tenuta Tascante is made exclusively from Nerello Mascalese.