Tasca d'Almerita
Contea di Sclafani Rosso del Conte Magnum 2017
Other years:
2018| Denomination | Contea di Sclafani DOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 62% Nero d'Avola, 38% Perricone |
| Aging | In 225-litre fully new French oak (Allier and Tronçais) barrels. In the bottle for 12 months. |
| Year | 2017 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Contea di Sclafani Rosso del Conte Magnum 2017 |
| Color | Deep ruby with purple reflections. |
| Perfume | Hints of cherry, morello cherry, walnut husk, berries, vanilla, cinnamon, mint, sage and tobacco. |
| Taste | Rich in ripe, concentrated fruit, fragrant, and balanced. |
| Region | Sicily |
| Country | Italy |
| Other years | 2018 |
Description
Contea di Sclafani Rosso del Conte still red, 14.5% ABV, produced by Tasca d'Almerita. 1.5L magnum format, 2017 vintage. A wine that tells the story of one of Italy's oldest family-run wineries, founded in 1830 in Regaleali, in the rural heart of Sicily. A red made from a blend of 62% Nero d'Avola and 38% Perricone. Aged in 225L 100% new French oak barrels (Allier and Tronçais). Bottled for 12 months. Aromas of cherry, morello cherry, walnut husk, berries, vanilla, cinnamon, mint, sage, and tobacco. Intense ruby red color with purple highlights. Rich in ripe and concentrated fruit, fragrant, and balanced.
Awards
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2017
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2017
94/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2017
94/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2017
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2017
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2017
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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2017
91/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
Over 25 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 Contea di Sclafani Rosso del Conte Magnum 2017 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Contea di Sclafani DOC |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 62% Nero d'Avola, 38% Perricone |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Tasca d'Almerita |
| Origin | Company's vineyards in Palermo. |
| Climate | Altitude: 470 m. a.s.l. Exposure: South-East. |
| Soil composition | Clayey, fine, slightly calcareous. |
| Cultivation system | Espalier. |
| Plants per hectare | About 4,000. |
| Yield per hectare | About 6,000 kg/hectare. |
| Harvest | From the 30th of September to the 17th of October. |
| Fermentation temperature | 20-28°C. |
| Fermentation | 20 days. |
| Wine making | Traditional in red in stainless steel tanks at 20-28°C. |
| Aging | In 225-litre fully new French oak (Allier and Tronçais) barrels. In the bottle for 12 months. |
| Total acidity | 6.4 gr/L |
| PH | 3.59 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |