Tasca d'Almerita
Cygnus Blend 2021
| Denomination | DOC Sicilia Nero d'Avola-Cabernet Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 55% Nero d'Avola, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Aging | 14 months in 225-litre French oak barrels (Allier e Tronçais), 30% of which of first passage, and 70% of second and third passage for about 14 months. |
Description
The name of this wine is linked to the family history. It is a homage to Richard Wagner who, in 1881, in the garden of Villa Tasca in Palermo, completed the drafting of the third act of "Parsifal", inspired by the swans that lived in the pond. The Nero d'Avola from the high hills and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes combine to show the Sicilian grape variety's potential and the International variety's elegance.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °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 | Tenuta Regaleali Cygnus Blend 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Sicilia DOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 55% Nero d'Avola, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Tasca d'Almerita |
| Origin | Tenuta Regaleali (Palermo). |
| Cultivation system | Espalier. |
| Plants per hectare | About 4,000. |
| Yield per hectare | 7,000 kg/hectare. |
| Fermentation temperature | 28 °C |
| Fermentation | 2 weeks. |
| Wine making | The traditional fermentation in red is followed by full malolactic fermentation. |
| Aging | 14 months in 225-litre French oak barrels (Allier e Tronçais), 30% of which of first passage, and 70% of second and third passage for about 14 months. |
| Total acidity | 5.2 gr/L |
| PH | 3.82 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |