Chardonnay 2019 Sicily Contea di Sclafani DOC, vineyard San Francesco MAGNUM

Chardonnay Sicily Contea di Sclafani DOC Vigna San Francesco Magnum

Chardonnay 2019 Sicily Contea di Sclafani DOC, Vigna San Francesco MAGNUM by Tasca d'Almerita is a Sicilian white wine of great personality, born from a historic vineyard of the Tenuta Regaleali and designed to express balance, freshness, and structure. The Magnum format further enhances the wine's ability to evolve harmoniously, making it ideal for important occasions and for those seeking an authoritative and refined Italian Chardonnay.

Territory and style of the wine

This Chardonnay comes from Sicily, in the area of Contea di Sclafani DOC, from a vineyard located at the lower part of the San Francesco hill, at about 530 meters above sea level. The territory of Tenuta Regaleali offers particularly favorable conditions for characterful whites: altitude, good exposure, and deep, clayey and slightly calcareous soils contribute to defining a precise and harmonious style. The choice to work with Chardonnay in this context yields a wine capable of uniting fruit maturity, sapidity, and a well-recognizable freshness.

Tasting notes

The Chardonnay Sicily Contea di Sclafani DOC, Vigna San Francesco MAGNUM presents an elegant and structured profile, consistent with the use of wood and the hilly origin of the vineyard. On the nose, it offers a blend of fruity notes and a pleasant sensation of complexity, while on the palate it shows balance between breadth, tension, and persistence. The fermentation and aging in French oak barrels contribute to a deeper taste texture, without sacrificing the fresh and savory part that characterizes the wine. The absence of malolactic fermentation helps preserve momentum and liveliness, keeping the sip crisp and well-defined.

Recommended pairings

This Chardonnay is perfect with important fish dishes, shellfish, delicate white meats, flavorful first courses, and preparations based on structured vegetables. It also pairs effectively with semi-aged cheeses and richer Mediterranean recipes, where the wine's freshness and softness find a good dialogue with complex textures and flavors.

Serving temperature

Serve the Chardonnay 2019 Sicily Contea di Sclafani DOC, Vigna San Francesco MAGNUM at a temperature of 10-12°C. If possible, it is helpful to open it shortly before serving to encourage aromatic evolution in the glass, especially in the Magnum format, which often provides greater finesse and longevity over time.

Why buy it

Choosing this wine means opting for a great Sicilian white signed by Tasca d'Almerita, capable of telling the territory with contemporary style and precise identity. The Magnum format adds value in terms of presence at the table, evolutionary potential, and prestige, making the Chardonnay Sicily Contea di Sclafani DOC, Vigna San Francesco MAGNUM an excellent choice for important dinners, wine gifts, and quality online purchases.