Tasca d'Almerita
Contea di Sclafani Rosso del Conte 2018
Other years:
2017| Denomination | Contea di Sclafani DOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% 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 | 2018 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Contea di Sclafani Rosso del Conte 2018 |
| Color | Deep ruby red 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, balanced. |
| Region | Sicily |
| Country | Italy |
| Other years | 2017 |
Description
Contea di Sclafani DOC Magnum still red, 14% ABV, produced by Tasca d'Almerita. Blend: 62% Nero d'Avola, 38% Perricone, 2018 vintage. A wine that celebrates the history and tradition of Sicily, born in the heart of Regaleali, where the Tasca d'Almerita family has been growing vines since 1830. Aromas of cherry, morello cherry, walnut husk, berries, vanilla, cinnamon, mint, sage, and tobacco. Intense ruby red with purple highlights. Rich in ripe and concentrated fruit, fragrant, and balanced. Aged in 225-liter, 100% new French oak barrels (Allier and Tronçais). Bottled for 12 months.
Awards
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2018
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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2018
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2018
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2018
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2018
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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2018
91/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 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 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Contea di Sclafani DOC |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% 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 |