Tasca d'Almerita
Vigna San Francesco Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
| Denomination | DOC Sicilia Cabernet Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Aging | In 225 litre French oak (Allier and Troncais) barrels, 100% new, for 18 months. In bottles for 6. |
| Other years | 2019 , 2012 , 2021 |
Description
Still red wine from Sicily DOC, 14.5% ABV, produced by Tasca d'Almerita. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. 2020 vintage. A wine from the Regaleali Estate, in the heart of Sicily, that represents the excellence of Sicilian winemaking. Aged in 225-liter French oak barrels (Allier and Troncais), 100% new, for 18 months. Bottled for 6 months. Aromas of wild berries, vanilla, black pepper, tobacco, cinnamon, mint, and sage. Ruby red color of excellent intensity with garnet highlights. Rich in ripe and concentrated fruit, soft, elegant, and balanced.
Awards
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2020
90/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2020
92/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- 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 | Tenuta Regaleali Vigna San Francesco Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Sicilia DOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Tasca d'Almerita |
| Origin | Regaleali Estate - Palermo - Sicily. San Francesco 9.00 Ha |
| Climate | 550 m a.s.l. Vineyard exposure: South/West. |
| Soil composition | Deep, fine clay, slightly calcareous. |
| Cultivation system | Espalier |
| Plants per hectare | 4160 |
| Yield per hectare | 41 q. |
| Harvest | 30 September and 1 October. |
| Fermentation temperature | 20-28°C temperature-controlled. |
| Fermentation | 20 days. |
| Production technique | Traditional red wine in stainless steel tanks at 20-28°C. |
| Aging | In 225 litre French oak (Allier and Troncais) barrels, 100% new, for 18 months. In bottles for 6. |
| Total acidity | 5.4 gr/L |
| PH | 3.79 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |