Tasca d'Almerita

The winery Sallier de la Tour is since 2009 in the possession of the counts Tasca and thus the fifth enterprise, which complements and constitutes the variety and professionalism of the probably most famous winery of Sicily. Deep dark red, spices and a fine liquorice note in the nose. Impressive fruit and freshness on the palate, the discreet use of wood gives it concentration, backbone, velvety elegance and a good future. SUPERIORE.DE

"I love the spicy complexity to this nero d’avola, which is far from all about its boisterous cherries. Think tamarind, dried cumin and rosemary. Juicy and succulent on the full-bodied palate, where the tannins take on a soft, fleshy appeal, drawing in layers of exuberant blackberries and deeper accents of tar." James Suckling

On the Regaleali estate, countless lush roses grow from all countries of 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

"Bright orange-pink. On the nose of orange zest, ripe raspberries and a hint of cherry. Fresh on the palate, with compact fruit and juicy undertones, final clear." Falstaff

Perfect Sicilian white wine with bestseller status: light and of excellent balance with very delicate acidity. straw yellowcolour, the aromas delicate and fruity, with light notes of apple and banana. Pleasant, clean taste reminiscent of ripe fruit. SUPERIORE.DE

"A pretty bouquet of peach skins, white flowers and hints of raw almond lifts up from the 2020 Bianco Regaleali. It's round and pliant in feel yet full of lively energy, with brisk acids enlivening its citrus-tinged orchard fruits. The harmony within from start to finish keeps you coming back to the glass for more, as this tapers off remarkably fresh and floral." Vinous

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

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

"A delicious, juicy nero d’avola with dried-cherry, berry and orange-peel aromas and flavors. It’s medium-to full-bodied with round tannins and a juicy finish. Tangy at the end, too." James Suckling

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 2018 Perricone Guarnaccio is pretty, perfumed and fresh, bright cherry giving way to a dusting of sweet spice and crushed dried flowers. It's silky in feel with a more savory display of red berries on the palate, enlivened by brisk acids as violet florals form toward the close. This tapers off long to purple-tinged fruits, licorice and just a hint of framing tannins. Very nice." Vinous

Buonsenso (formerly Antisa) 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 is refreshing, rounded off by citrus fruit notes and a fine salty vein. 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

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

Nero d'Avola and Cabernet Sauvignon - the creative 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

"Lightly fruity with fresh blackcurrants, sage and thyme. Plenty of creme-de-cassis flavors are finely wrapped in succulent tannins on the medium-bodied palate, and that makes for attractive drinking now." 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

"Flinty, floral and wickedly fresh, the 2020 Etna Bianco Buonora shows dusty dried flowers, incense, ginger and a balancing note of raw honey. It's soft-textured and pliant, balanced by an almost salty savoriness, as orchard fruits and herbal tones wash across the palate. Hints of crushed almond and pear linger through the mouthwatering finale as this remarkably pretty Carricante tapers off with tension. A pretty wine and a great value as well." Vinous

Nozze d'Oro is vinified from Inzolia and Sauvignon. 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

"The 2018 Nozze d'Oro presents a slightly tropical display of mango, peach and lemon confit, along with hints of sweet smoke. It's silky, almost glyceral in feel, offset by a vibrant mix of sour melon, citrus and brisk acids. The cheeks pucker through the finale, which sizzles with mineral-derived tension as a note of green apple lingers on. The Nozze d'Oro is a contrasting blend of Ansonica and Sauvignon Blanc, which balance each other out quite nicely." Vinous

"A fresh, lemony white with some lemon-grass and white-pineapple undertones that follow through to a medium to full body, creamy texture and a flavorful finish." James Suckling

"Aromas of fragrant spring flower and white stone fruit with a delicate whiff of honey lift out of the glass. On the racy palate, vibrant acidity lends youthful tension to green melon, ginger and white pepper before a saline finish. Drink now, or hold for even more complexity." Wine Enthusiast

Ghiaia, a pure 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

"Young vines on various sites. Red-fruited nose is delicate and floral, great charm. Concentrated and quite tannic, but has bright acidity that gives fine length and a poised finish." Decanter

Didyme, named after the ancient name of the island of Salina, is a pure Malvasia. Pale straw yellow. Bouquet of herbs, light flowers, apple and some nutmeg. Juicy fruit, carried by a beautiful, fresh acidity, in the powerful finish a mineral-salty note. SUPERIORE.DE

"Clear and bright straw yellow. In the nose delicately fragrant of pink peach, blood orange and dried lemon zest, in the aftertaste also minimal resinous notes. Very fresh and crystalline on the palate, slightly salty, medium length, crunchy fruit from front to back, salty again in the final." Falstaff

"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

With elegance and finesse, the golden yellow Diamante d'Almerita exudes its scent of citrus and lavender, while its taste is sweet and never overbearing. Very attractive dessert wine! SUPERIORE.DE

Il Tascante Nerello Mascalese embodies the weightless elegance and depth of Etna Terroir in a wonderful way. Striking floral and mineral notes and an expressive fruit in great harmony. SUPERIORE.DE

"Tascante's 2014 Sicilia Nerello Mascalese Il Tascante offers two distinct sides. On the one hand, it shows a lighthearted and delicate approach with wild berry, cassis and rose petal. On the other hand, the wine extends far beyond primary aromas to offer more complex layers of cola, brimstone and pencil shaving. There are light layers of balsam spice and leather as well. The finish closes with firm astringency that could use another year of bottle aging." Robert Parker

Intense golden yellow, on the nose notes of banana, pineapple, candied fruits and a hint of vanilla, cinnamon and white chocolate. Fruity on the palate, very rich and dense with a balanced acidity structure, tones of ripe fruit in the finish. A wonderful Sicilian Chardonnay that perfectly combines the refinement of the international grape variety with the charm of the Mediterranean climate. SUPERIORE.DE

"Beautiful cooked apple, dried peach and lemon with some praline on the nose and palate. Full-bodied with sliced apple, honey and pastry notes. Hints of minerals and walnuts. Slightly oily texture." James Suckling

"The 2018 Chardonnay Vigna San Francesco mixes both savory and sweet with a bouquet of sugar-dusted almonds and spice, giving way to a more refined display of dried flowers and ripe pear. It's deeply textural, fleshing out across the palate in silky waves, only to be reeled back in by a mix of brisk acids and citrus-tinged minerals. A salty tension resonates, along with notes of sour melon and green apple, further amplifying the 2018's youthful poise. Nearly a minute goes by while hints of custard and hazelnut linger on. This is a beautiful effort that will only get better after a few years in the cellar." Vinous

A wonderfully concentrated and elegant wine that is already drinking excellently. On the nose, the typical varietal bouquet with light balsamic notes. Pleasantly straight and fine on the palate, silky and full of harmony. SUPERIORE.DE

"A bouquet of black currants, minty herbs, tobacco and hints of camphor keeps you coming back to the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Vigna San Francesco over and over again. Its combination of velvety textures, ample weight, ripe black fruits and balancing acidity creates a harmonious impression of elegance. A coating of round tannin frames the experience, tapering off classically dry yet without slowing the 2017's momentum as it resonates on sweet violet florals and spice. There's so much pleasure to be found here already that it's hard to recommend cellaring, though a few years certainly won't hurt." Vinous

"A beautiful cabernet sauvignon with blackcurrants, blackberries, black olives and smoky oak. It's full-bodied, relatively chewy and intense with wonderful flavors at the end." James Suckling

Nero d'Avola and Cabernet Sauvignon - the creative 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

"Lightly fruity with fresh blackcurrants, sage and thyme. Plenty of creme-de-cassis flavors are finely wrapped in succulent tannins on the medium-bodied palate, and that makes for attractive drinking now." James Suckling

Ruby red, with a fine cherry scent, in which there are also hints of nuts and forest fruits, vanilla, cinnamon, sage and tobacco. Concentrated, rich taste with harmonious tannins and long aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE

"The venerated 2012 Sicilia Contea di Sclafani Rosso del Conte Tenuta Regaleali is a blend of 41% Nero d'Avola, 31% Perricone and the rest is a mix of various red grapes found on the Regaleali estate. Interestingly, past editions of this wine were reported as all Nero d'Avola but the blending formula seems to have gotten more complex with each passing vintage. This is a big boned wine with thick extraction and a long-lasting build. In fact, this bottle should go into the cellar for a few more years to better integrate and soften. The finish offers coffee, tar, licorice, dried fruit, blackberry preserves and much more. Rosso del Conte shows profound complexity." Robert Parker

Ruby red, with a fine cherry fragrance, in which there are also hints of nuts and forest fruits, vanilla, cinnamon, sage and tobacco. Concentrated, rich taste with harmonious tannins and long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"With this vintage, the grapes of Rosso del Conte were once again exclusively harvested in the vineyard San Lucio. Spicy and fresh nose with notes of berries and flowers, flanked by invigorating herbal and pepper aromas; well-balanced, perfectly integrated tannins, velvety and long. Of surprising finesse." Vinum

"Sparkling ruby. Crisp, appealing nose with notes of cardamom and bay leaf, then blackberry and blueberry. On the palate, dense tannins, lots of fresh fruit, spicy final." Falstaff

"This is the 39th edition of this iconic red wine from Sicily. The 2014 Sicilia Contea di Sclafani Rosso del Conte Tenuta Regaleali reveals large-scale intensity with a dark and concentrated core. The bouquet delivers black fruit, balsam herb, cola, grilled herb and black olive. The wine is already very open, expressive and beautiful at this young stage in its evolution. The wine ages in new barrique for 18 months." Robert Parker

"Deep ruby. Precise, enticing aromas of raspberry, graphite, chestnut, herbs and smoky minerality. Sweet on entry, then juicy and sharply chiseled in the middle, with an austere quality to the raspberry and floral flavors. Finishes sappy and mouthcoating, with penetrating acidity giving this youthfully smooth red a classic mouthfeel." Vinous

"This has a crazy nose with notes of dried bay leaf, Thai basil, sage and thyme. Beneath the herbs are red peppers, blackcurrants, crushed stones, violets and blueberries. The blue-fruit and fascinating, herbal flavors permeate through layered tannins and mineral acidity right up to the long, bright finish. Once again, this breaks the boundaries for nero d’avola." James Suckling