{"product_id":"cabernet-sauvignon-2021-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 2021 Sicilia Contea di Sclafani DOC Vigna San Francesco\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon 2021 Sicilia Contea di Sclafani DOC, Vigna San Francesco\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eTasca d'Almerita\u003c\/strong\u003e is a red wine with a strong 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\u003eWith a mild and rainy winter, good water reserves in the soil were ensured. A cool and dry spring.\u003cbr\u003eHot and dry summer interrupted by rains in August. Excellent health of the grapes and\u003cbr\u003eregular maturation for Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eContea di Sclafani DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e expresses a hilly and ventilated context, capable of enhancing an international grape variety like \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Vigna San Francesco 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 maturation, helps define a rigorous yet harmonious style, 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 delightfully 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-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 2021 Sicilia 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 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 looking to buy wine online, focusing on a label with a strong identity, crafted by a prestigious winery 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\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003eDenomination: Sicilia DOC\u003cbr\u003eWine region: Tenuta Regaleali – Palermo – Sicilia\u003cbr\u003eVineyards: San Francesco of 9 Ha\u003cbr\u003eSoil: sandy-clay-loamy, slightly calcareous\u003cbr\u003eYear of planting: 1985\u003cbr\u003eAltitude: 550 m a.s.l.\u003cbr\u003eVineyard exposure: south\/east\u003cbr\u003eTraining system: espalier\u003cbr\u003ePruning type: spur\u003cbr\u003eDensity of vines per ha: 3,490\u003cbr\u003eYield of grapes per ha: 49 ql\u003cbr\u003eHarvest period: September 10, 2021\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 the\u003cbr\u003e100% new for 18 months\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol content: 14.5% Vol.\u003cbr\u003eWine analytical data: 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":56763184480642,"sku":"c6702ee5fa","price":45.0,"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-2021-sicily-county-of-sclafani-doc-vigna-san-francesco","provider":"Italian Wine Selection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}