{"product_id":"cabernet-sauvignon-2018-sicilia-contea-di-sclafani-doc-vigna-san-francesco","title":"Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 Sicily Sclafani County DOC, San Francesco vineyard.","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCabernet Sauvignon 2018 Sicily Contea di Sclafani DOC Vigna San Francesco\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon 2018 Sicily Contea di Sclafani DOC, Vigna San Francesco\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eTasca d'Almerita\u003c\/strong\u003e is a red wine with great personality, born from a parcel that symbolizes the work at Regaleali. This label interprets Cabernet Sauvignon in a Sicilian key with balance, aromatic depth, and a structure designed to evolve over time. The result is an intense, elegant, and gastronomic wine, ideal for those seeking an authoritative red that is coherent with the territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerritory and wine style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eContea di Sclafani DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e expresses a hilly and breezy context, capable of enhancing an international grape variety like \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e. Vigna San Francesco is located in the highest part of the Canalotto valley, at an altitude between 532 and 585 meters, on soils of sand and sandstone with clay and limestone components. This combination, along with the climate of the 2020 vintage, favorable for slow and regular ripening, helps define a style that is rigorous yet harmonious, with good tension and a well-present tannic structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, the wine presents a deep and complex profile, capable of uniting fruit maturity with spicy nuances. The aromas evoke berries, black pepper, tobacco, cinnamon, and vanilla, with herbal hints of sage and mint. Original vegetal nuances also emerge, well integrated with the notes of wood. On the palate, it shows energy, freshness, and concentration, with \u003cstrong\u003ehigh acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e and present tannins that support a significant drinking experience and suggest excellent aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eSicilian red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs wonderfully with grilled red meats, roasts, braised dishes, oven-baked lamb, and game birds. Its structure also makes it suitable for rich first courses, such as pappardelle with meat ragù, and for aged, characterful cheeses. It is a wine that pairs well with flavorful, intense, and well-structured cuisine, where freshness and tannin can balance structured dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe the \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon 2018 Sicily Contea di Sclafani DOC, Vigna San Francesco\u003c\/strong\u003e at a temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e16-18 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e. If possible, it is helpful to open it a little in advance to enhance the expression of the aromas and make the tannic component more harmonious. Alternatively, a brief decanting can be a valid choice in the early stages of opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an ideal choice for those looking to buy wine online, focusing on a label with a strong identity, signed by a prestigious winery linked to a specific vineyard. \u003cstrong\u003eTasca d'Almerita\u003c\/strong\u003e here interprets Cabernet Sauvignon with attention to the territory, agronomic precision, and contemporary style. It is a wine that impresses both for its immediate character and for its ability to evolve elegantly over time, offering value in the bottle and great versatility at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003eDenomination: Sicily DOC\u003cbr\u003eWine region: Tenuta Regaleali – Palermo – Sicily\u003cbr\u003eVineyards: San Francesco of 9 Ha\u003cbr\u003eSoil: sandy-clay, slightly calcareous\u003cbr\u003eYear of planting: 1985\u003cbr\u003eAltitude: 550 m above sea level\u003cbr\u003eVineyard exposure: south\/east\u003cbr\u003eTraining system: trellis\u003cbr\u003ePruning type: spur\u003cbr\u003eDensity of vines per ha: 3,490\u003cbr\u003eYield of grapes per ha: 49 ql\u003cbr\u003eFermentation: traditional red in stainless steel tanks\u003cbr\u003eFermentation temperature: 20-28°C\u003cbr\u003eDuration of fermentation: 20 days\u003cbr\u003eMalolactic fermentation: fully completed\u003cbr\u003eAging: in French Oak barrels (Allier and Tronçais) of 225 liters for\u003cbr\u003e100% new for 18 months\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol content: 14.5% Vol.\u003cbr\u003eAnalytical data of the wine: pH 3.62 – TA 6.2 g\/l – RS 0.7 g\/l – ET 38.20 g\/l\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Tasca d'Almerita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56763189690754,"sku":"c6702ee5fa","price":52.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/8033\/1394\/files\/Tenuta-Regaleali-Vigna-San-Francesco-Cabernet-sauvignon-2021_75ea68d7-80fb-4ace-b43c-8d4dfab8bacb.webp?v=1783868013","url":"https:\/\/italianwineselection.com\/en\/products\/cabernet-sauvignon-2018-sicily-sclafani-doc-vigna-san-francesco","provider":"Italian Wine Selection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}