Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Tasca d'Almerita |
Label Name: | Rosso del Conte |
Vintage: | 2000 |
Country: | Italy |
Region: | Contea di Sclafani / Tenuta Regaleali, Sicily (Vigna San Lucio). |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 15% |
Grape(s): | Nero d'Avola, Perricone (blend varies; occasional small % of other red varieties). |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for older bottles: Robert Parker ~93, Wine Enthusiast ~91 for the 2000/close vintages
Tasting Note
Deep garnet with black cherry, blackberry, licorice, cocoa and balsamic / minty notes; ripe fruit framed by firm, integrated tannins and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, braised beef, pasta with ragu, aged pecorino, game. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), spicy Szechuan beef, teriyaki beef.
Production Method
Traditional red fermentation with temperature control, full malolactic; aged in oak (historically chestnut/Slavonian, by 2000 predominantly French oak barriques).
Vineyard Info
Produced by Tasca d'Almerita from the historic Tenuta Regaleali estate (Vigna San Lucio), family-owned estate with viticulture there since the 19th century. Rosso del Conte created in 1970 as the single-vineyard flagship.