Tasca d'Almerita
Guarnaccio Perricone 2022
| Denomination | Sicilia DOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Perricone |
| Aging | In 225-litre French oak barrels (Allier and Tronçais), second and third use, for around 12 months. |
| Year | 2022 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Guarnaccio Perricone 2022 |
| Color | Ruby red with garnet. |
| Perfume | The nose releases elegant sensations of spices and dried flowers that are soon enriched with notes of black cherry. |
| Taste | All played in fullness and tannicity, with the essential contribution of freshness to perfect the balance. |
| Region | Sicily |
| Country | Italy |
Description
Described for the first time in 1735, Perricone – nicknamed “Guarnaccio” by the Regaleali winemakers – has been cultivated at the Estate since 1959. A selection from the historical San Lucio vineyard, provided new vines to enable the making of this one, rich in polyphenols and spicy aromas, evoking memories of ancient wine tradition.
Awards
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2022
91/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1830
- Oenologist: Laura Orsi
- Hectares: 697
The Tasca family is internationally recognized for its pioneering role in modern Sicilian winemaking. Since 2001, Tasca d’Almerita has pursued a project focused on enhancing native grape varieties in the island’s most vocated territories. Alongside Regaleali—the historic estate spanning approximately 500 hectares—new estates have been added: Capofaro on the island of Salina, Tascante on the northern slopes of Mount Etna, Whitaker on the island of Mozia, and Sallier de La Tour in the Monreale DOC.
In 2019, Tasca d’Almerita was named "European Winery of the Year" by Wine Enthusiast magazine. In 2021, it became one of only 24 wineries worldwide to be awarded the prestigious "Green Emblem" for sustainability by Robert Parker – Wine Advocate. Since March 2023, already a Benefit Corporation, it has earned the esteemed international B Corp certification, joining a select group of companies committed to the highest standards of social and environmental sustainability. In 2025, Tasca d’Almerita received the "Historic Brand" recognition and was officially registered in the Special Register of Historic Brands of National Interest by the Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy. Read more
| Name | Regaleali Guarnaccio Perricone 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Sicilia DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Perricone |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Tasca d'Almerita |
| Origin | Regaleali (Palermo) |
| Climate | Altitude: 480 m. a.s.l. Exposure: South/East. |
| Soil composition | Deep, fine clays, slightly calcareous. |
| Cultivation system | Espallier |
| Plants per hectare | 4,800 |
| Yield per hectare | 8,9 t. |
| Fermentation | 13 days. |
| Wine making | Fermentation: in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation: fully developed. |
| Aging | In 225-litre French oak barrels (Allier and Tronçais), second and third use, for around 12 months. |
| Total acidity | 5.7 gr/L |
| PH | 3.64 |
| Residual sugar | 0.7 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |