Tasca d'Almerita

Tasca d'Almerita is not only one of Sicily's most famous wineries but has also been among the protagonists of the island's oenological renaissance, thanks to a commitment to uncompromising quality. The estate's origins are very old and date back to 1830, the years when Lucio and Carmelo Mastrogiovanni Tasca purchased a 1200-hectare property in the Regaleari district in the heart of Sicily, dedicated to both viticulture and arable farming. After World War II, vinifications of a white, a red and a rosé began within the estate, which constituted the beginning of the business. In later years, a vineyard of Perricone and Nero d'Avola was planted on the San Lucio hill, which would later give rise to the famous Rosso del Conte label.

In the following years, a number of international varieties were introduced to the estate, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, which adapted very well to the local soil and climate conditions. A choice that allowed Tasca d'Almerita to compare itself with famous wineries from all over the world and to grow further in terms of quality. Today Tasca d'Almerita owns estates in different parts of Sicily. In addition to the historic nucleus of Regaleari, which covers 600 hectares in a beautiful hilly area at an altitude between 450 and 800 meters above sea level, the estates have been added over the years: Capofaro in Salina, Tascante on Etna, Whitaker on Mozia Island and Sallier de La Tour in Monreale. A choice that has made it possible to enrich and diversify production, offering a range of labels that can represent all of Sicily.

The agronomic management of the estates is oriented towards respect for the environment and sustainability, with particular attention to the preservation of the agricultural landscape and the least possible impact of human activity. For the past 11 years, the Tasca d'Almerita winery has adhered to the SOStain and VIVA projects, so that the level of sustainability of the winery as a whole can be accurately assessed and measured. An approach that embraces all aspects of business management, from the vineyard, to the winery, through responsible use of energy, water and all other resources underlying production. Today The winery is a model of eco-sustainable commitment and its wines are the fruit of a desire to give voice to the best terroirs of Sicily