“Leone Blend” Terre Siciliane IGT 2024

Tasca d'Almerita | Tenuta Regaleali | Sicily
Conte Tasca d'Almerita Soc. Agr. a.r.l. | Via dei Fiori 13 | IT 90129 Palermo

19030624 · 0,75 l · 18,53 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

An exciting cuvée that looks like a postcard from Sicily – fresh, fragrant and with a great sense of mission. Leone Blend combines five Alpine and Mediterranean grape varieties from the high-altitude vineyards of Regaleali (between 500-900 metres), whose limestone-rich, structured soils lend the wine a fine tension. After gentle pressing, it is fermented spontaneously exclusively in stainless steel tanks – with around four months of ageing on fine lees, which gives it creaminess, depth and a certain ageing potential.

Pale straw yellow in colour with greenish reflections. The bouquet is lively and seductive: citrus fruit, white peach, white melon, lavender and a hint of fresh almond lend finesse and fullness. On the palate, Leone is soft and round – with harmoniously integrated drive, a fine fruit structure and a slightly salty length that emphasises its mineral character. The finish is pleasantly dry, inviting and at the same time skilfully restrained. SUPERIORE.DE

"Minty herbs mingle with wildflowers and green melon sorbet as the 2024 Leone unfolds its delicate bouquet. It is sweet and offers round textures and a lively acidity that balances ripe fruit and candied citrus. The finish is impressive, with mineral saturation and a hint of lime." Vinous

"A perfumed wine with aromas of broom flowers, chamomile, linden tree and touches of stone fruit and almonds. Medium-bodied, it’s silky and smooth with crisp acidity and a phenolic finish." James Suckling