“Rosso del Conte” Sicilia Contea di Sclafani DOC 2014 · Double MAGNUM in OWC

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

19034614 · 3 l · 66,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping6 units available

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 coming from 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

"For this vintage, the grapes for the Rosso del Conte were once again harvested exclusively from the San Lucio vineyard. A fresh, spicy nose with notes of berries and flowers, complemented by invigorating herbal and peppery aromas; well-balanced and harmonious, with perfectly integrated tannins, velvety and long on the palate. Surprisingly refined." Vinum

"A sparkling ruby red. A crisp, appealing nose with notes of cardamom and bay leaf, followed by blackberry and blueberry. On the palate, full-bodied, dense tannins, plenty of fresh fruit and final spicy final." Falstaff

"This is the 39th vintage of this iconic red wine from Sicily. The 2014 Sicilia Contea di Sclafani Rosso del Conte Tenuta Regaleali displays great intensity with a dark and concentrated core. The bouquet offers black fruits, balsam, cola, grilled herbs and black olives. Even at this early stage in its development, the wine is very open, expressive and lovely. The wine is aged for 18 months in new barriques." Wine Advocate

"Deep ruby red. Precise, alluring aromas of raspberries, graphite, chestnuts, herbs and smoky minerality. Sweet on the palate at first, then juicy and sharply defined on the mid-palate, with a crisp quality to the raspberry and floral notes. The finish is juicy and full-bodied, with a penetrating acidity that lends this youthful, supple red wine a classic mouthfeel." Vinous

"This wine has an extraordinary nose with notes of dried bay leaf, Thai basil, sage and thyme. Among the herbal notes are red peppers, blackcurrants, crushed stones, violets and blueberries. The aromas of blue fruits and intriguing herbs cut through the layered tannins and mineral acidity, leading to a long, bright finish. Once again, this wine pushes the boundaries of Nero d'Avola." James Suckling