Tasca d'Almerita
Cygnus
Red Blend from Sicily, Italy
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R110 nationwide
Tasca d'Almerita
For eight generations, the Tasca d’Almerita family has been devoted to Sicily, its land, its unique nature and its surprising and inimitable resources. Their story began in 1830 with the purchase of Tenuta Regaleali, a green oasis spanning nearly 550 hectares in the center of the island where 8 generations have fostered the past, present and future of Sicilian winemaking. Regaleali is an unpredictable and breathtaking place, even for the experienced traveler. Luscious hills roll endlessly in several shades of green, with vineyards unlike any other in the world. “Nordic” features in the deep south, like the perceptible diurnal temperature excursions between day and night, the mountainous context, and the quality of the light render this place a winemaking paradise. A mosaic of exposures, mixed soils and elevations create a proper outdoor viticulture laboratory where 25 red and white varietals are planted across 382 hectares of vines. In the year 2000, after more than 150 years of leading Sicily’s efforts in sustainable agriculture and advancing quality wine production at Tenuta Regaleali, Alberto Tasca (8th generation family and current CEO of Tasca d’Almerita) turned his eyes toward a new endeavor in the Tasca Family’s efforts to conserve and promote the very best of their island. With a strong patrimony at his back, Alberto Tasca boldly extended the Tasca family name to four other prestigious Sicilian winegrowing regions, creating the current portfolio of estates: Tenuta Capofaro on the Aeolian island of Salina; Tenuta Tascante on the living volcano that is Mt. Etna; Tenuta Whitaker on the Phoenician island of Mozia; and Tenuta Sallier de La Tour in the DOC Monreale.
Description
Intense ruby red. On the nose Tasca d'Almerita Cygnus has typical pepper and tomato leaf aromas of Cabernet Sauvignon blend to perfection with hints of blackberry and red mulberry, typical of Nero d'Avola. Their encounter also produces distinct balsamic notes, with undertones of chocolate and tobacco. On the palate, the entry is powerful and fruity, with a softly balanced acidity. On the follow up, hints of vanilla and more generally of toasting - due to its maturation in barrels – leave an impression of great character and complexity on the palate. Very persistent on the close.
Food Pairing
Tasca d'Almerita Cygnus is excellent throughout the whole meal, it will pair to perfection with “Caponata”,( a Sicilian dish consisting of chopped fried aubergine and other vegetables, seasoned with olive oil, tomato sauce, celery, olives, and capers, in an sweet-sour sauce), cold cuts and salami, pasta all' Amatriciana (featuring a sauce of “guanciale” (salt-cured pork jowl), tomato, pecorino romano and chllies), cannelloni, roast lamb, medium-aged and hard cheeses.
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