Tasca d'Almerita
Sicilia Frappato 2024
| Denomination | DOC Sicilia Frappato |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Frappato |
| Aging | In stainless steel tanks. |
Description
Frappato has been the subject of much research and experimentation by Tasca. Traditionally used in blending, we’ve experimented in making it a true expression of Tenuta Regaleali. We planted Frappato at Tenuta Regaleali on medium-textured soils, with even amounts of sand and clay textures. Generally, this soil ensures a balanced growth of the plant, not excessively vigorous, and therefore also a balanced wine.
Awards
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2024
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James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
- 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 Sicilia Frappato 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Sicilia DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Frappato |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Tasca d'Almerita |
| Origin | Viale delle Noci |
| Climate | Elevation: 460 m.a.s.l. Exposure: southwest. |
| Soil composition | Deep, ne clay, slightly chalky. |
| Cultivation system | Espalier |
| Plants per hectare | 4160 |
| Yield per hectare | 54 q. |
| Fermentation temperature | 20°C |
| Wine making | Fermentation: in stainless steel tanks. Maceration: 10 days. Malolactic fermentation: fully developed. |
| Aging | In stainless steel tanks. |
| Total acidity | 5.12 gr/L |
| PH | 3.67 |
| Residual sugar | 0.3 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 28.9 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |