Tasca d'Almerita
Syrah 2024
| Denomination | DOC Sicilia Syrah |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Syrah |
| Aging | For 30% of the mass in 225-litre French oak barrels (Allier and Tronçais), second and third use, for about 12 months. The remaining 70% in stainless steel. |
- Grape variety and designation: Syrah Sicilia DOC, vintage 2024, still red wine
- Origin: Tenuta Pernice, Monreale; espalier-trained vines with spur-pruned cordon
- Vinification: red fermentation for 20 days at 28°C; malolactic fermentation completed
- Ageing: 12 months, 70% in steel and 30% in French oak from Allier/Tronçais (225 litres)
- Profile: berries, spices and velvety tannins. Ideal with meats and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Sallier de la Tour Syrah by Tasca d’Almerita is a red wine that elegantly expresses the essence of Syrah on Sicilian soil. In the glass, it displays an intense ruby red colour enriched with violet hues. On the nose, it offers clear notes of forest fruits, fresh herbal hints and pleasant spicy nuances, typical of the variety. On the palate, it is balanced and smooth, supported by velvety tannins that create a perfect pairing with red meats and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the Tenuta Pernice estate, located in the Monreale area of Sicily. The vineyards are trained using the espalier system with spur pruning, maintaining an appropriate planting density. Careful yield control ensures gradual ripening of the bunches, fully enhancing the natural winemaking vocation of this sunny Sicilian terroir.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with a red fermentation lasting about twenty days at a controlled temperature, followed by complete malolactic fermentation. Ageing lasts twelve months: part of the wine rests in stainless steel tanks, while the remainder matures in French oak barrels from Allier and Tronçais, second and third use. This process preserves the acid profile and balances the structure, resulting in a pleasantly dry and harmonious sip.
History and Curiosities
Born in the renowned Tenuta Pernice of Monreale, the Sallier de la Tour Syrah 2024 elegantly expresses the charm of the Sicilian terroir. This wine presents itself with a captivating intense ruby red colour and enchants the nose with rich aromas of wild berries and spices. On the palate, it reveals itself as incredibly smooth and balanced, enhanced by velvety tannins that prolong its persistence. The skilful partial ageing in French oak barriques for twelve months gives it a structure ideal for enhancing red meats and mature cheeses.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 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 | Sallier de la Tour Syrah 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Sicilia DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Syrah |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Tasca d'Almerita |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in the renowned Tenuta Pernice of Monreale, the Sallier de la Tour Syrah 2024 elegantly expresses the charm of the Sicilian terroir. This wine presents itself with a captivating intense ruby red colour and enchants the nose with rich aromas of wild berries and spices. On the palate, it reveals itself as incredibly smooth and balanced, enhanced by velvety tannins that prolong its persistence. The skilful partial ageing in French oak barriques for twelve months gives it a structure ideal for enhancing red meats and mature cheeses. |
| Origin | Tenuta Pernice - Monreale - Sicilia |
| Cultivation system | Spalliera (potatura a cordone speronato) |
| Plants per hectare | 4.000 |
| Yield per hectare | 75 q/ha |
| Fermentation temperature | 28 °C |
| Fermentation | 20 days |
| Production technique | Traditional red fermentation; malolactic fermentation fully completed |
| Wine making | Fermentation: traditional red. Malolactic fermentation: fully completed. |
| Aging | For 30% of the mass in 225-litre French oak barrels (Allier and Tronçais), second and third use, for about 12 months. The remaining 70% in stainless steel. |
| Total acidity | 4.9 gr/L |
| PH | 3.73 |
| Residual sugar | 2.6 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |