Tasca Conti d'Almerita - Tenuta Regaleali : Lamùri Nero d'Avola 2019

A delicate and expressive Sicilian wine

The estate

In the heart of the inland mountains of Sicily, the Regaleali estate, owned by the Tasca d'Almerita family, has been writing its history for several centuries. Acquired in 1830 and cultivated since 1837 by the Tasca d'Almerita family, the tenuta Regaleali is the cradle of the Tasca adventure. Paying rigorous attention the management of their vineyard, which is made up of Italian and international grape varieties, the Tasca Conti d'Almerita - Tenuta Regaleali produces fine Italian wines renowned for their quality, aromatic richness and refinement.

The vineyard

Tenuta Regaleali watches over a 382-hectare vineyard that are perched on 6 hills. Situated between 450 and 850 metres above sea level, the vines rest on a patchwork of soils, giving this terroir its unique character.

The wine

Lamùri Nero d'Avola 2019 by the Tasca Conti d'Almerita - Tenuta Regaleali estate derives its name from the term "L'amore". Thus, this wine pays tribute to the love that the team brings to the elaboration of each wine from the estate. This Sicilian wine is the fruit of a meticulous selection of vineyards, located between 450 and 750 metres above sea level.

The vinification and ageing

Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Maceration for about 12 days. Malolactic fermentation. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels (Allier and Tronçais) as well as in 225 litre barrels (20% new oak and 80% second and third-fill wines).

The blend

This 2019 Lamùri Nero d'Avola by the Tasca Conti d'Almerita - Tenuta Regaleali estate is a 100% Nero d'Avola.

The tasting

This wine showcases alluringly soft and elegant tannins and expresses a woody expression conferred by its ageing period spent in different types of barrels.