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 drinkability. Jam of red fruits and mulberry are perceived 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 Tenuta Regaleari of Tasca d’Almerita, cultivated since 1954 with this ancient Sicilian grape variety. The San Lucio vineyard was born thanks to a patient work of mass selection, which allowed the choice of vines with the best bunches, qualitatively richer from an aromatic point of view. 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 corner of Sicily with a particular character, among woods and mountains, with a warm and breezy climate but characterized by significant temperature swings between day and night. The vineyards are located 500 meters above sea level, on clay-limestone soils particularly suited for red berry grapes. The choice to limit yields per hectare to under 70 quintals ensures excellent quality of the grapes, with rich and concentrated aromas.
Fermentation 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 matures 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 influences.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 fruits and underbrush. The taste is of vital freshness, with harmonious fruit, a beautifully structured tannic texture, and a final return of spicy notes. A medium-structured red, fragrant and crunchy, perfect for accompanying a platter of tasty local cured meats, grilled or roasted meats.