Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 doc Sicily Vigna San Francesco Tenuta Regaleali

Cabernet Sauvignon Sicilia DOC Vigna San Francesco 2018

Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 DOC Sicilia Vigna San Francesco Tenuta Regaleali by Tasca d'Almerita is a classic red wine with a precise territorial identity, born from one of the estate's symbolic vineyards. It is a wine that combines the international vocation of the grape variety with the Sicilian interpretation of its territory, featuring a profile designed to offer balance, depth, and a concrete idea of Mediterranean elegance.

Territory and wine style

The Vigna San Francesco is located at Tenuta Regaleali, in the province of Palermo, in the internal hilly area of Sicily, at about 550 meters above sea level. The Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the highest part of the vineyard, exposed to the southeast and characterized by a sandy-clay soil, slightly calcareous. These conditions favor a slow and regular maturation, particularly suitable for a late variety like Cabernet Sauvignon. Manual harvesting, with selection in the vineyard, and aging in new French oak barrels help define a structured, precise style suitable for those seeking a Sicilian wine with character, yet refined and modern.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it presents the typical intense ruby color of great Cabernet Sauvignon reds, with good visual concentration. On the nose, notes of ripe fruit, spices, and darker, deeper nuances emerge, supported by a discreet contribution of wood. On the palate, the wine shows full body, dense texture, and significant structure, well managed by the natural freshness of the grape variety and the ripeness of the fruit. The tannins are present and enveloping, with a long and persistent finish that leaves an orderly and harmonious sensation. It is a dry, assertive, and firm wine, designed to evolve over time in the glass and in the bottle.

Recommended pairings

This Cabernet Sauvignon Sicilia DOC easily pairs with rich and flavorful dishes. It is ideal with grilled red meats, roasts, braised dishes, game, and oven preparations with a cooking base. It also pairs well with lamb, important rib cuts, stews, and aged cheeses with a strong flavor. Its structure allows for pairings with flavorful and well-seasoned cuisine, while its aromatic component makes it suitable for traditional Sicilian dishes with red meats or intense sauces.

Serving temperature

To best express the Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Vigna San Francesco, a serving temperature between 16 and 18°C is recommended. If possible, it is helpful to open it a short while in advance or pour it into a decanter to encourage oxygenation, thus fully enhancing the aromatic profile and making the tasting more harmonious.

Why buy it

Choosing this wine means bringing to the table an authoritative label from Tasca d'Almerita, capable of interpreting Cabernet Sauvignon in a distinctive and credible way within the Sicilian context. It is a bottle that combines territory, oenological precision, and gustatory solidity, proving interesting for both an important dinner and for the cellar of those seeking a structured and reliable red. An ideal purchase for those who desire a high-end Italian wine, elegant and with a well-defined personality.