“Vigna San Francesco” Chardonnay Sicilia DOC 2023

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

19030323 · 0,75 l · 52,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

In 1985, Lucio Tasca d'Almerita embarked on an experiment that was to become legendary. After an initial trial with cuttings from Burgundy, he planted five hectares of Chardonnay in the lower part of the San Francesco hill – at an altitude of 530 metres, facing south-east, where the Sicilian sun meets clayey-sandy soils. It was a time when international grape varieties were not yet officially recognised in Sicily, but Lucio followed his vision. This Burgundian journey to Regaleali resulted in a Chardonnay of impressive complexity. It matures for eight months in Liters French oak barrels from Allier and Tronçais, seventy percent in new barriques. The chalky sediments of the old river deposits lend it a mineral depth, while the altitude and Sicilian temperature fluctuations create the tension that characterises great Chardonnays.

The wine epitomises the philosophy of the Tasca family: respect for tradition coupled with the courage to innovate. You can feel the history of this special location in every sip – from the first Burgundy vines to a Chardonnay that is now one of Sicily's icons. A wine that combines the elegance of Burgundy with the vigour of Sicily. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow with golden reflections. Intense nose of warm apricots, camomile tea and salted caramel. Polished on the palate, with concentrated fruit, high-quality use of wood and supporting acidity, harmonious and persistent on the finish." Falstaff

"Floral and pleasantly leafy wine with aromas and flavors of linden tree, mirabelles and aromatic herbs. Vibrant and tight on the palate with a light body and crisp acidity." James Suckling