Almerita Brut Tasca D'Almerita

The Brut sparkling wine of Regaleali Estate

Refined Classic Method with a Sicilian character produced by Tasca d'Almerita in the extraordinary Regaleali Estate, a green island in the center of Sicily in the County of Sclafani.

Classification: Sparkling Wine - Sicilia DOC

Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay

Production Area: Regaleali Estate - Palermo - Sicily

Year planted: 1995

Vineyards: Cava Rina (16 ha)

Altitude: 500 m a.s.l.

Soil: sandy

Climate: mild and dry winters, cold and rainy springs, hot and dry summers. Slight delay in maturation. The grapes were in excellent health conditions, with good ripening and a pleasant aroma

Vineyard Exposure: south-west

Training system: espalier

Pruning system: spur-pruned cordon

Vines per Ha: 4,200

Yields per Ha: 64 ql

Harvest: 26th August 2019

Method: 2 nd fermentation in bottle (classic method)

Second fermentation temperature: 14/16°C

Malolactic Fermentation: full

Ageing: on lees in bottle 24 months

Degorgement: June 2022

Dosage: brut

Analytical data of the wine: pH 3.38 - AT 6.79 g/l - ZR 7.7 g/l - ET 29.8g/l

Alcohol Content: 13% Vol.

Colour: golden yellow with brilliant reflections

Perlage: fine and continuous

Nose: broad, fragrant, complex and fruity. The hints of ripe yellow-fleshed fruit and freshly baked bread crust emerge

Palate: harmonic and well balanced, delicate, creamy and fresh in the mouth. The finish is persistent

Pairings: excellent with grilled fish, crustaceans and molluscs; to try with first courses based on seasonal vegetables. Ideal for formal aperitifs and special occasions

Developed by Conte Tasca D'Almerita Soc. Agr. a.R.L. Agricola - Palermo - Italy in the Regaleali Estate - Sclafani Bagni