Cabernet Sauvignon 'Vigna San Francesco' Tasca d'Almerita

Terre Siciliane IGT • Sicily • Tasca d'Almerita
Category
Red Wines
Region
Sicily
Denomination
Terre Siciliane IGT
Alcohol
14%
Vinification
Traditional fermentation in steel tanks, with maceration for 20 days
Aging
18 months in barriques of Allier and Tronçais (100% first-pass); rest in bottles for 6 months
Grape varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

Hailing from Sicily, this wine offers an authentic taste of the local terroir. Its 14% alcohol content underpins a rich, muscular structure. Crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. The palate shows depth and structure, with a finish that lingers pleasantly. The fruit is sourced from vineyards from the calcareous plateau near Mossa with guyot system. Vinification: traditional fermentation in steel tanks, with maceration for 20 days. The wine is aged 18 months in barriques of Allier and Tronçais (100% first-pass); rest in bottles for 6 months. A wine reflecting the mineral intensity of Sicily's volcanic soils.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano
🍽️ Grilled red meats and game
🍽️ Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce
🍽️ Wild mushroom risotto
🍽️ Mature pecorino cheese
🍽️ Braised lamb with herbs

About Sicily Wine Region

Volcanic soils around Mount Etna impart a distinctive mineral character found across many Sicilian wines.

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