Tenuta Tascante "Ghiaia Nera" Etna Rosso, 2021

Sicily

100% Nerello Mascalese

12.5%

 

It all started in 1830, when the Tasca family acquired almost 3,000 acres in the province of Palermo, creating Tenuta Regaleali, the first of the 5 tenutas that are part of Tasca d'Almerita. 

 

The fame and recognition of Tasca D'Almerita grew along with its vineyards, Tenutas, and wines. In 2012, the winery was named “The Winery of the Year” by the Gambero Rosso,one of Italy's most important food and wine guides.

 

The Tasca family is not only ambitious in wine, in addition to the 5 farms where they produce high-level wines, they also own a luxury tourist complex on the island of Salina. This is a must visit for all travelers who enjoy good food, good wine, and great culture.

 

Since 2018, Tasca D'Almerita vineyards are managed under sustainable viticulture and certified by Viva and SOStain. The Tasca family is completely committed to the land and the environment. They say: "We work every day so that our children will have a better environment than ours. Sustainability is not a random process, but a voluntary act which requires the support of science, technology, and proper organization."

 

Aging: 12 months in 25 hl oak casks.

 

Tasting Notes: With beautiful aromas of orange peel, cherries, and dried flowers follow through to a medium body, fine tannins, and a refined, subtle finish. If you want to know what wine geeks mean when they speak about finesse in a wine, try this.