{"product_id":"cabernet-sauvignon-2020-sicilia-contea-di-sclafani-doc-vigna-san-francesco","title":"Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 Sicily Sclafani County DOC, San Francesco vineyard.","description":"\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCabernet Sauvignon 2020 Sicily County of Sclafani DOC San Francesco Vineyard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon 2020 Sicily County of Sclafani DOC, San Francesco Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eTasca d'Almerita\u003c\/strong\u003e is a red wine of great personality, born from a plot 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 consistent with the territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerritory and wine style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCounty of 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. The San Francesco Vineyard is located in the highest part of the Canalotto valley, at an altitude between 532 and 585 meters, on sandy and sandstone soils 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 presence of tannins.\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 and spicy nuances. The aromas evoke berries, black pepper, tobacco, cinnamon, and vanilla, with herbaceous hints of sage and mint. Original vegetal nuances also emerge, well integrated with the wood notes. On the palate, it shows energy, freshness, and concentration, with \u003cstrong\u003ehigh acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e and present tannins that support an important drinkability 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 well with grilled red meats, roasts, braises, oven-baked lamb, and game birds. Its structure also makes it suitable for rich first courses, such as pappardelle with meat ragù, and for characterful aged cheeses. It is a wine that pairs well with flavorful, intense, and well-constructed cuisine, where freshness and tannins can balance structured dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe the \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon 2020 Sicily County of Sclafani DOC, San Francesco Vineyard\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 encourage the expression of aromas and make the tannic component more harmonious. Alternatively, a brief passage in a decanter 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 who wish to buy wine online focusing on a label of strong identity, signed by a prestigious winery and linked to a specific vineyard. \u003cstrong\u003eTasca d'Almerita\u003c\/strong\u003e interprets Cabernet Sauvignon here with attention to the territory, agronomic precision, and contemporary style. It is a wine that convinces 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\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Tasca d'Almerita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56659270304130,"sku":"c6702ee5fa","price":43.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/8033\/1394\/files\/Tenuta-Regaleali-Vigna-San-Francesco-Cabernet-Sauvignon.png?v=1779241380","url":"https:\/\/italianwineselection.com\/en\/products\/cabernet-sauvignon-2020-sicilia-contea-di-sclafani-doc-vigna-san-francesco","provider":"Italian Wine Selection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}