| Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Igt Tasca d' Almerita |
The experiments of the Regaleali Estate with the most famous international red wines has
led to the creation of an outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon, vinified purely. A label which has
focused the entire world’s attention on Sicily’s extraordinary but still little-known potential of
creating truly important wines. Exceptional red wine, winner of several awards in Italy and
abroad. A cosmopolitan. |
| TECHNICAL DETAILS |
| Vine growing area |
Regaleali Estate. |
| Estate dimensions |
500 hectars |
| Geographical position |
On the hills at 100 km south-east of Palermo at an altitude
between 450 and 700 meters above the sea level. |
| Grapes |
Cabernet Sauvignon 100%. |
| Vineyards |
“San Francesco” (8.10 Ha). |
| Age of vineyards |
1985. |
| Training system |
Guyot and spurred cord. |
| Vines per Ha |
4,000 |
| Soil |
Medium and compact mixture with alkaline reaction |
| Vineyard exposure |
South-West. |
| Must analytical data |
Babo 21.8° - Tot. Ac 5.6 g/l - pH 3.7 |
| Yield per Ha: |
6.5 t. |
| Malolactic fermentation |
Totally developed |
| Fermentation |
Traditional in red. |
| Maceration |
Skin contact for 20 days. |
| Fermentation temperature |
Between 20 and 28°C. |
| Refinement |
18 months in new French oak (Allier & Tronçais) 225 l barrels, 6 months
in bottle before release. |
| Alcohol content |
14.5% Vol. |
| Bottling |
June |
| Appellation |
Red Sicilia I.G.T. |
| ORGANOLEPTIC DETAILS |
| Colour |
Ruby red of very good intensity with garnet reflections. |
| Bouquet |
Wild berries, vanilla, black pepper, tobacco, cinnamon, mint, sage. |
| Taste |
Rich of ripe fruit concentrate, elegant, balanced. |
| After taste |
Sweet and persistent tannins. Mouthfilling. |
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| 28.90Eur
| This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 18 September, 2008. |
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