Perricone 'Guarnaccio' Tenuta Regaleali - Tasca d'Almerita 2023
Unusual grapesThe Perricone "Guarnaccio" by Tasca d'Almerita is a red wine with a powerful character, of great structure and satisfying to drink. Jam of red fruits and mulberry can be sensed on the nose along an aromatic path of spices and balsamic notes. Warm, soft and fresh on the palate
The Perricone "Guarnaccio" comes from the vineyards of the Tenuta Regaleari of Tasca d’Almerita, cultivated since 1954 with this ancient Sicilian grape variety. The San Lucio vineyard was created through a patient mass selection process, which allowed for the choice of vines with the best bunches, qualitatively richer in terms of aroma. The name Guarnaccio comes from the term by which this grape has always been called at Regaleari and still today symbolizes the bond with the splendid territory of the Madonie. The "Guarnaccio" perfectly expresses the lively and exuberant character of the grape variety, which produces wines with fragrant fruit and pleasant spicy notes.
The "Guarnaccio" is born in this particular corner of Sicily, among woods and mountains, with a warm and breezy climate but characterized by significant temperature fluctuations between day and night. The vineyards are located 480 meters above sea level, on clay-limestone soils particularly suited for red grape varieties. The choice to limit the yields per hectare to 51 quintals ensures excellent quality of the grapes, with rich and concentrated aromas. Thefermentation takes place in steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 25/30 °C, with a maceration period on the skins of about two weeks. The wine ages in second and third passage French oak barriques for about 12 months, in order to preserve the varietal character of the Perricone, without too many tertiary interferences.
The Perricone from Tasca d'Almerita is a pleasant surprise for those who love reds rich in personality and character, but also elegant and smooth, which make pleasantness and drinkability their strong point. It has an intense ruby color. The bouquet is intriguing, with spicy notes, balsamic hints, and herbal scents, on a background of small red fruit and underbrush. The taste is of vital freshness, with harmonious fruit, a tannic structure of fine quality, and a final return on spicy notes. A medium-bodied red, fragrant and crisp, perfect for pairing with a platter of tasty local cured meats, grilled or roasted meats.