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“Regaleali” Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC One of the first Nero d’Avolas introduced to the American market, Regaleali Nero d’Avola is now a well-established example of this varietal from Sicilia. Cultivated in the heart of the island, this wine expresses itself in old-world style and elegance. After fermentation in stainless steel, the wine is aged in a combination of 50% stainless steel and 50% Slavonian oak barrels.

“Lamùri” Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC Lamùri, or “love” in Sicilian dialect, is made entirely from hand-harvested Nero d’Avola grapes. The Tasca family credits the elegance of the final wine to the unique sandy soil and microclimate of this region. After fermentation, the wine is aged in French barriques for one year to add extra finesse.

“Guarnaccio” Perricone Sicilia DOC Described for the first time in 1735, Perricone—nicknamed “Guarnaccio” by the Regaleali winemakers— has been cultivated at the Regaleali estate since 1954. This bottling comes from the Ciminnita vineyard at Regaleali, which was planted in 2011 using cuttings from the historic San Lucio parcel. The wine is fermented in stainless steel before resting in second and third passage French barriques for about 12 months.

Cabernet Sauvignon Contea di Sclafani DOC Tasca d’Almerita’s experiments with this distinguished international red grape have led to the creation of this outstanding wine. This “Super Sicilian” has focused the world’s attention on this island’s extraordinary, but somewhat hidden, potential for creating truly impressive wines. A winner of many Italian and international awards, Tasca d’Almerita’s Cabernet Sauvignon continues to gain devoted admirers in the market.

“Rosso del Conte” Contea di Sclafani DOC In the late 1960s, founder Count Giuseppe Tasca decided to create a special reserve of Regaleali Rosso. He wanted to make a truly Sicilian wine that could age like the great international red blends such as Bordeaux and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. After selecting the fruit from the best parcels and experimenting with careful oak treatment (something unheard of in Sicilia at that time), Rosso del Conte was born. Today, Rosso del Conte still stands as a revered icon among Sicilian reds and continues to be made from the very best selections of the old-vine estate vineyards.

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