Tasca d'Almerita
Vigna San Francesco Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
| Denomination | DOC Sicilia Cabernet Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Aging | 18 months in new French oak (Allier and Tronçais) 225 l barrels, 6 months in bottle before release. |
| Other years | 2019 , 2020 , 2021 |
Description
The experiments of the Regaleali Estate with the most famous international red wines has led to the creation of an outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon, vinified in purity. A label which has focused the entire world’s attention on Sicily’s extraordinary but still little-known potential of creating truly important wines. Exceptional red wine, winner of several awards in Italy and abroad. A cosmopolitan.
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Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- 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 Vigna San Francesco Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still semi-aromatic |
| Denomination | Sicilia DOC |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% 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 (1976). |
| Climate | 550 m sea-level. Vineyard exposure: South West. |
| Soil composition | Deep, clayey and fine, lightly calcareous. |
| Cultivation system | Espalier. |
| Plants per hectare | 4160. |
| Yield per hectare | 4,1 t. |
| Harvest | The 30th of September and 1th of October. |
| Fermentation temperature | 20-28°C controlled temperature. |
| Fermentation | 20 days. |
| Production technique | Traditional in red, in stainless steel tanks at 20-28°C controlled temperature. |
| Aging | 18 months in new French oak (Allier and Tronçais) 225 l barrels, 6 months in bottle before release. |
| Total acidity | 5.4 gr/L |
| PH | 3.79 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |