“Rosso del Conte” Sicilia Contea di Sclafani DOC 2013

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

19032413 · 0,75 l · 49,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Rosso del Conte was Sicily's first answer to the question of whether the island could produce wines of international standing and longevity. Conte Giuseppe posed this question in 1970 – and the answer has been contained in every bottle produced on the high hills of Tenuta Regaleali ever since. The grapes – Nero d'Avola, Perricone and a small proportion of other varieties grown on the estate – ripen at an altitude of 480 metres, facing south-southeast, on loamy-sandy, slightly calcareous soil, trained using the Alberello system. Hand-harvested, traditionally fermented in stainless steel at a controlled temperature, 20 days on the skins, 18 months in new French barriques.

An intense ruby red. The bouquet offers ripe dark berry fruit, Mediterranean scrub, mint and tobacco. Firm and spicy on the palate, with notes of black cherry jam, mocha, liquorice and black pepper in the long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"A youthful, medium ruby red. A serious, fruity nose with a hint of black olive. Reminds me a little of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Delicate, complex strawberry and cherry fruit with firm tannins and a hint of mint. A wonderful acidity ties it all together. One of the best Rosso del Conte." Jancis Robinson

"Made from Nero d'Avola, Perricone and a small proportion of other grape varieties, this full-bodied red wine opens with intense aromas of ripe black berries, Mediterranean scrub, mint and tobacco. The robust, spicy palate offers flavours of black cherry jam, mocha, liquorice and black pepper, framed by fine-grained tannins." Wine Enthusiast

"The nose is rich, with ripe, oaky aromas of cherries and blueberries. The attack is smooth and very concentrated, with a character so ripe that it is almost sweet. But this sweetness is balanced by quite high acidity, which enlivens the palate – minty, elegant, spicy and long." Decanter

"This red wine is rich in syrupy notes, but also boasts plenty of floral notes such as jasmine, violets, mulberries and a hint of vanilla. Full-bodied, with a remarkably juicy and lively mid-palate of ripe wild berries that finish cleanly thanks to no shortage of refreshing acidity. The finish is long and fruit-driven, yet somehow mineral. A triumph! Perhaps the best Nero d'Avola blend ever produced. Delicious right now." James Suckling