Regaleali Tasca d'Almerita - Contea di Sclafani 'Rosso del Conti' 2018 (750ml)
Price: $74.99
| Producer | Regaleali Tasca d'Almerita |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Varietal | Nero d’Avola, Perricone |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Sku | 202510 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Regaleali Tasca d'Almerita Description
San Lucio is the first “grande vigna” created on the Tenuta Regaleali in 1959, from which the first and following editions of Rosso del Conte were born. Here two varieties coexist: Perricone and Nero d’Avola. They both have a similar cycle: they are fairly late ripening grapes, ripening on average between late September and early October. The Rosso del Conte is a faithful expression of its terroir, recalling the high hills in the heart of Sicily. On the aromatic level, Rosso del Conte never exaggerates in overripe notes, while guaranteeing full phenolic ripeness. A wine that is exuberant, vibrant, and energetic in its youth, with aging it develops a velvety touch, without losing structure and flavor. In its long history it has experienced various production approaches, particularly in its aging technique: chestnut barrels, Slavonian oak, small French oak barrels. But all the while maintaining its peculiar identity.
Vinous: 94+ Points
An air of exotic spice and shavings of cedar blows off to reveal black raspberries, cocoa and dried roses as the 2018 Rosso del Conte slowly evolves in the glass. This is incredibly fresh, cool-toned and youthfully poised, with depths of tart wild berry fruit complicated by hints of blood orange and a zesty core of acidity. The 2018 tapers off long, classically dry and structured, but it retains freshness. A minty flourish persists alongside a balsamic tinge and tart cranberry crunchiness.
