Tasca D'Almerita, Tenuta Regaleali Bianco, Sicily, Italy, 2023 (great value)

Overview of the Wine
Tasca d’Almerita’s story begins in 1830 when brothers Lucio and Carmelo Mastrogiovanni Tasca purchased almost 3,000 acres in the Regaleali region of Sicily. The website notes, “introducing the most modern agricultural technology available into the Sicilian backcountry.” Ten years later, the dowry of Lucio’s wife included Villa Camastra, today’s Villa Tasca, the Palermo residence of the Tasca d’Almerita family today. In 1882, Richard Wagner finished the 3rd Act of Parsifal while a guest at Villa Tasca.

In 1950, the redistribution of land during Italian agricultural reform reduced the Regaleali estate to 1,240 acres. Four years later, the current vineyards were planted. In 1960, the family planted their first white grapes, including catarratto using the guyot pruning system. In 2018, Tasca d’Almerita is the first wine estate to be certified Viva—SOStain.

Sustainable.

Winemaker
Laura Orsi

Grape / Blend
33% Inzolia, 30% Grecanico, 27% Catarratto, 10% Chardonnay

Origin
Sicilia, Italy

Winemaker's Tasting Notes
From 64 harvests represents the Estate of which he bears the name. Expresses to the maximum the aromatic potential of the territory. A classic always in shape, unmistakable with its bottle Rhineland. A blend born from three vines native, cultivated in the high hills, Inzolia, Greciano, and Catarratto, with a small Addition of Chardonnay.

91 Points - James Suckling
A delicious, minerally and salty white. On the nose it shows aromas of sliced apples, cinnamon and peaches. It’s medium-bodied with fresh acidity and character. Delicious and succulent.

Product size: 750ml