Tasca d'Almerita

The Sallier de la Tour winery has been owned by the Counts Tasca since 2009 and is thus the fifth winery to complement and make up the diversity and professionalism of what is probably Sicily's most famous winery. Beautiful Syrah, which impressively demonstrates Sicily's potential for international grape varieties. Aromatic bouquet of sweet cherries and wild berries. On the palate clear and of radiant freshness, appealing finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"This has aromas of olives, black fruit, cracked pepper and dried herbs. Meaty and savory, with firm, chewy tannins. Compact and medium–to full–bodied, with excellent concentration." James Suckling

The Sallier de la Tour winery has been owned by the Counts Tasca since 2009 and is thus the fifth winery to complement and make up the diversity and professionalism of probably the most famous winery in Sicily. Deep dark red, spices and a fine liquorice note on the nose. Beautiful classic fruit and freshness on the palate, the discreet use of wood gives it concentration, backbone, velvety elegance and a good future. SUPERIORE.DE

The Sallier de la Tour winery has been owned by the Counts Tasca since 2009 and is thus the fifth winery to complement and make up the diversity and professionalism of what is probably Sicily's most famous winery. At Sallier de la Tour, the focus is on the grape varieties Grillo, Inzolia, Syrah and Nero d'Avola.

Light yellow with green reflections. On the nose, orange zest, meadow flowers and notes of melon and herbs. Fresh and light on the palate, again fruity, joined by a fine almond note. A classic for light Mediterranean cuisine and warm summer evenings. SUPERIORE.DE

The Sallier de la Tour winery has been owned by the Counts Tasca since 2009 and is thus the fifth winery to complement and make up the diversity and professionalism of what is probably Sicily's most famous winery. At Sallier de la Tour, the focus is on the grape varieties Grillo, Inzolia, Syrah and Nero d'Avola.

Straw yellow with greenish reflections. Fresh nose of yellow fruits and meadow herbs. On the palate, notes of citrus wrapped in a fine acid wire. The trendy white grape variety Grillo is simply fun to drink! SUPERIORE.DE

The classic among the Sicilian red wines - lively and fresh like the sunny island from which it comes. Bright ruby red in the glass, it spoils the nose with a beautifully fruity, deep bouquet. Clear currant notes and almost sweet fruit on the tongue, then on the palate the strong fruity body with silky tannins. A well-balanced Nero d'Avola that gives a lot of pleasure. SUPERIORE.DE

Perfect Sicilian white wine with bestseller status: light and of excellent balance with very delicate acidity. Straw yellow colour, the aromas are delicate and fruity, with light notes of apple and banana. Pleasant, clean taste that finishes with juicy citrus tones and a hint of young mango. SUPERIORE.DE

The Regaleali estate is home to countless lush roses from all over the world. This fragrant rosato is a tribute to the roses of Regaleali. Brilliant colour, fruity scent of strawberries, cherries and mulberries, rich and spicy taste, fresh, with a certain minerality and a pleasant sweetness. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2022 Le Rosé Regaleali is remarkably pretty, wafting up with a perfumed blend of wild flowers, nectarines and spice. It's soft and enveloping with a brilliant acidity that adds crisp refreshment as mineral-tinged orchard fruits cascade throughout. The 2022 finishes with admirable length and concentration, even as the palate is left aching for more. A stunning Nerello Mascalese Rosato." Vinous

Tascas Perricone in bright ruby, with hints of red berries, blackberries, cherries and spices, tastes fresh and lively. final with a fine minerality and a hint of nuts, very long and complex on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Tenuta Regaleali Tasca d'Almerita 2020 Sicilia Perricone Guarnaccio opens to an inky dark, almost impenetrable appearance and bitter aromas of grilled rosemary, black chocolate and plum. Perricone is a highly distinctive indigenous grape from Sicily that you will recognize thanks to its dark color, extract, black fruit flavors, black olive and dry tannins." Wine Advocate

"Blackberries and dark plums with some peach. Also walnuts and light asphalt. Medium body with round, creamy tannins and a flavourful finish. I like the undertones of black truffle and dark bark at the end." James Suckling

Cavallo delle Fate, made from the popular Grillo grape, brings much joy to the trendy dinner table with elegant floral and fruity scents, a well-integrated, never intrusive acidity and a pleasantly fresh taste. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2021 Grillo Cavallo delle Fate springs from the glass with a flinty mix of crushed limestone, lime zest and a hint of ginger spice. The Cavallo delle Fate is silky and smooth, with a brilliant acidity that enlivens the ripe fruit of the orchard while creating a spicy, almost salty tension towards the end. Cavallo delle Fate finishes on an herbal note, but is still refreshing and crisp." Vinous

"Crisp, luminous and easy-drinking, the 2021 Sicilia Grillo Cavallo delle Fate does not see oak but does age on the fine lees for four months. This lean-bodied white offers sweet lemon, candied grapefruit, peach and salty mineral tones." Wine Advocate

"An inviting nose of peaches, fresh flowers and orange peel. Medium-bodied with driving acidity. Citrus fruit character on the palate with hints of ground spices giving it subtle complexity. Refreshing tannins on the finish." James Suckling

Buonsenso (the common sense) already convinces visually with its bright straw yellow. Attractive bouquet of wild flowers, mint, peach and green melon. On the palate, a great acid wire refreshes, rounded off by citrus notes and a fine salty vein. SUPERIORE.DE

"A lovely, floral nose with notes of peach and lime zest as well. Medium-to full-bodied with zippy acidity and a tight finish. Stony, too. Nicely layered and long." James Suckling

"The 2021 Catarratto Buonsenso is wonderfully perfumed, as peach skins and pear gain depths through hints of brown spice and lemon custard. This soothes with ripe citrus-tinged orchard fruits while saline-minerals saturate toward the close. The mouth is left watering for more, as a salty flourish gives way to hints of mint and sage. The Buonsenso is packed full of character and a pleasure to taste." Vinous

Leone d'Almerita, a zesty Sicilian cuvée of predominantly Catarratto, Pinot Bianco and Sauvignon, shows beautiful fruit and fresh almond notes as well as a crisp, extremely clean taste with enjoyable length. SUPERIORE.DE

Tascas Perricone in bright ruby, with hints of red berries, blackberries, cherries and spices, tastes fresh and lively. final with a fine minerality and a hint of nuts, very long and complex on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Cavallo delle Fate, made from the popular Grillo grape, brings much joy to the trendy dinner table with elegant floral and fruity scents, a well-integrated, never intrusive acidity and a pleasantly fresh taste. SUPERIORE.DE

Ruby red colour, appealing, slightly reductive aroma of ripe blackberries and elderberries, quite dense on the palate, certain fruit sweetness, good harmony between juicy acidity and velvety tannin, traces of cassis in the elegant finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Tenuta Regaleali Tasca d'Almerita 2020 Sicilia Nero d’Avola Lamùri opens to a dark color and rich concentration with pressed blackberry, Mediterranean herb, black olive and scorched earth. You feel the fruit concentration from a hot and sunny vintage." Wine Advocate

"On the nose, this wine unfolds rich floral and fruity aromas with black cherry, violet and rose petals, as well as stony notes of cobblestones and gravel. On the palate, it shows itself from its best side. A savoury mix of spices, earth and a hint of balsamic vinegar meets more berries. The tannins are strong and chewy, and the acidity is restrained." Wine Enthusiast

"A very solid and beautiful red with blackberries, asphalt and violets. There is a berry compote underneath it all. Medium to full body, chewy tannins and a juicy finish." James Suckling

Nero d'Avola and Cabernet Sauvignon - the creative and successful experiment of Count Tasca d'Almerita. Cygnus is a young, enchanting wine that smells of blackberries, cherries, vanilla and tobacco and has a wonderfully smooth, grapey-sweet taste. SUPERIORE.DE

"It has aromas of mulberries, ripe cherries, bay leaves and mushrooms. It is medium-bodied with firm, integrated tannins. Spicy and well balanced." James Suckling

Ghiaia, a single varietal Nerello Mascalese from the slopes of Etna, exudes sweet aromas of cherries and flowers. A refined, very detailed and seductive wine with great charm, character and personality. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright shimmering cherry red. Finely marked nose of red berries, cranberries, wild strawberries, light underbrush on the nose, wet stone. Juicy attack with grip, youthful tannin, good harmony in attack and course, finely herbal, vertical finish." Falstaff

"The 2019 Etna Rosso Ghiaia Nera is smoky with a herbal tinge that further grounds it in the earth. Sour cherries mix with hints of camphor, cedar and sage as this opens in the glass. It’s soft-textured with a pleasant burst of juicy acids up front that propel its pure red berry fruits and rosy inner floral tones. The Ghiaia Nera finishes lightly structured and tense, yet long and remarkably pretty." Vinous

"Pouring from the bottle with a thin, light ruby color, the 2019 Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese Ghiaia Nera is a finely textured wine. This delicate approach and those soft footprints make this bottle quite exciting to pour, especially as an easy companion to a homemade pasta dish. It offers wild cherry, tart berry, cassis, crushed stone, smoke and lavender essence." Wine Advocate

"Lithe and savory, this lovely red has enticing scents of Mediterranean scrub, wild berries, crushed stone and eucalyptus. The polished, savory palate offers wonderful finesse, featuring wild strawberry, pomegranate and star anise alongside flinty mineral notes. Glossy tannins provide elegant support." Wine Enthusiast

"Subtle aromas of orange peel, cherries, and dried flowers follow through to a medium body, fine tannins and a refined, subtle finish. Such beauty. So drinkable and fine." James Suckling

Scent of lemon, white blossoms and quarry. It makes you want more. The southern drop from Etna does not disappoint in the mouth either. A lively acidity and a long mineral finish make this white a perfect food companion. Structure, elegance and pure white class from Etna. SUPERIORE.DE

Tefra (Greek word for ash) is a 100% Nerello Mascalese and comes from a parcel in the Contrada Rampante on the northern slopes of Etna between the municipalities of Randazzo and Castiglione di Sicilia. Bright pink colour. Delicate and very clear nose of raspberries and wild strawberries, oranges and herbs. Fresh, juicy and vibrant in the mouth, very tasty racy acidity, finishes with good cool length. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2022 Rosato Etna Tefra is remarkably beautiful with its platinum pink colour. It offers a perfumed, floral bouquet. The palate is energetic, with tangy acidity and mineral tones, while crisp fruit flows through the nose. The finish is of medium length. A young strawberry and salty note slowly fade away." Vinous

In 1984, Count Giuseppe Tasca d'Almerita wanted to celebrate the golden wedding anniversary with his wife Franca by creating a wine that told the family story and at the same time the story of the Tenuta. The uniqueness of the grape composition shows his romantic spirit: Inzolia and Sauvignon of the Tasca selection, the selection of a vineyard in Regaleali that dates back to the end of the First World War. The use of selected yeasts from the estate's own vineyards links this wine even more inextricably to the terroir from which it comes. Fresh in its youth, the wine is unexpectedly age-worthy, balancing its tertiary aromas with the intensity of the fruit.

Rich straw yellow with a hauntingfloral bouquet, plus notes of peach, exotic fruits and saffron. Then the harmonious taste, whose delightful substance is carried by a perfect acidity with a fine saline vein. SUPERIORE.DE

"Nozze d'Oro was at the vanguard of Sicilian innovation when it was first created in 1984, and it's still a beacon of quality for the island. A blend of Inzolia and Sauvignon Tasca - a unique biotype of Sauvignon Blanc - grown at over 500 metres on the Regaleali estate in northern-central Sicily, this unoaked white has an initial waxy, lanolin character which opens up to reveal intense yellow plum, tropical fruits, a buttery mid-palate and a stony, spicy finish with plenty of fresh acidity." Decanter

In 1984, Count Giuseppe Tasca d'Almerita wanted to celebrate the golden wedding anniversary with his wife Franca by creating a wine that told the family story and at the same time the story of the Tenuta. The uniqueness of the grape composition shows his romantic spirit: Inzolia and Sauvignon of the Tasca selection, the selection of a vineyard in Regaleali that dates back to the end of the First World War. The use of selected yeasts from the estate's own vineyards links this wine even more inextricably to the terroir from which it comes. Fresh in its youth, the wine is unexpectedly age-worthy, balancing its tertiary aromas with the intensity of the fruit.

Rich straw yellow with a hauntingfloral bouquet, plus notes of peach, exotic fruits and saffron. Then the harmonious taste, whose delightful substance is carried by a perfect acidity with a fine saline vein. SUPERIORE.DE

"It has aromas of peach blossom, lemon curd, white apricot and fennel. It is medium to full-bodied with a creamy, slightly waxy texture. Fresh citrus and herbal character, but also ripe and dense." James Suckling

"The 2020 Sicilia Nozze d'Oro is a historic wine that is not aged in oak barrels but briefly on the lees. The wine shows soft aromas of orchard fruits, sweet lemon and caraway. The Nozze d'Oro always has more verve and texture compared to the standard Sicilian white wine." Wine Advocate

The name of this fresh and aromatic Malvasia is dedicated to the former owner Paola Lantieri, who cultivated the 4.5 ha vineyard with great dedication. The vines grow on mineral soils of ash, fine brown sand, pumice and silicates.

On the fresh bouquet, spicy yellow flowers, lime zest, nectarines and crushed stones. In the drink we find an attractive bouquet of ripe orchard fruits, tropical citrus fruits and a cooling minerality. The long and very delicious final is accompanied by kiwi and sage - very successful! SUPERIORE.DE

Didyme, named after the ancient name of the island of Salina, is a single-varietal Malvasia with an intense flavour. Light straw yellow. Bouquet of herbs, bright flowers, apple and some nutmeg. Juicy fruit, carried by a nice, fresh acidity, a mineral-salty note in the powerful finish. SUPERIORE.DE

The small, museum-like island of Mozia in the Marsala lagoon is a production site of unparalleled uniqueness. It is a marine ecosystem that has always been linked to the vineyard. The English, who came to Marsala at the beginning of the 19th century and sensed the great potential there, initiated the first planting. The vines are raised naturally according to the Gobelet system with natural irrigation. The grapes are harvested in crates, brought to the mainland in shallow boats and then reach the Regaleali winery in air-conditioned trucks to guarantee their aromatic integrity.

Since 2007, when the Tasca family was entrusted by the Whitaker Foundation with the implementation of a project to promote and revitalise historic Grillo vineyards, they have been taking care of 12 hectares of vines on Mozia. From here comes arguably the best Grillo in Sicily, unparalleled in concentration and razor-sharp precision.

Light straw yellow. Enticing, very refined aromas of nectarine, yellow flowers, lime and mint herbs. Then fresh, juicy and dense, with wonderful clarity and the flavour of aromas such as pome fruit and white stone fruit and a lively, harmonious acidity. Its impressive finish is long and mineral. SUPERIORE.DE

The harvested Malvasia grapes stay for a few weeks under good ventilation in shady drying chambers. Without humidity and hot sun, the grapes dry slowly and thus retain their acidity and very moderate alcohol levels. Capofaro is an impressive dessert wine that comes from vines that once belonged to the late winemaker Carlo Hauner, who made Malvasia from the island of Salina famous.

Bright golden yellow. A warm bouquet of orange blossom, candied orange peel and flowers underpinned by bright, salty notes. Very tightly packed and tightly wound, it displays a lush mouthfeel and an enticing sweetness that is nicely offset by a penetrating acidity. The finish is creamy and long, with notes of botrytis and reminiscent of tropical fruit nectar. SUPERIORE.DE

"Medium dense bright golden yellow with lemon yellow accents. Opens on the nose to delicate spruce shoots, blossom honey and nutmeg, also discreetly of dried mango. Lively on the palate, showing nice tension with crisp acidity, subtle spice notes paired with exotic fruit, very layered, comes back juicy on the final." Falstaff

"The finely chiselled bouquet of the steel-aged Passito combines notes of dried apricots with peach and citrus fruit aromas, delicately spicy; polished in the mouth, perfectly balanced between the acidity and the sweetness, elegant and long. A pleasure with pasticceria or on its own." Vinum

"Crisp, dry and thoroughly delicious, this fragrant white from the island of Salina opens with heady scents of yellow stone fruit, citrus, white rose and Mediterranean brush. Tangy and vibrant, the savory palate doles out yellow peach, apricot, Meyer lemon and briny notes of saline." Wine Enthusiast

"This is always such a fun and cheerful wine to enjoy at the end of an outdoor meal with an evening seascape somewhere in the distance. The Tenuta Capofaro 2019 Tenuta Capofaro (in a 500-milliliter bottle) is made with air-dried fruit (the appassimento process takes place on the island of Salina in a special fruttaio room for air-drying with controlled temperatures, but the Tasca team makes this wine at their home-base winery on Sicily; for that reason, this wine is identified with the IGT Salina appellation). As you might expect, winemaking is impeccable, and the aromas are clear and concise with fresh peach, minty apple and Sicilian night-blooming jasmine. The wine is full and elegant but graceful all the while with a crisp and polished mouthfeel." Wine Advocate