{"product_id":"riserva-del-conte-2016-rosso-doc-contea-sclafani-tasca-dalmerita-magnum","title":"Riserva del Conte 2016 Red DOC Contea Sclafani Tasca d'Almerita MAGNUM","description":"\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRiserva del Conte 2016 Magnum, great personality Sicilian red DOC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiserva del Conte 2016 Magnum\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eTasca d'Almerita\u003c\/strong\u003e is an authoritative Sicilian red, born in the historic Tenuta Regaleali and designed for those seeking an identity-driven, deep, and rare wine. The union of \u003cstrong\u003ePerricone\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eNero d'Avola\u003c\/strong\u003e gives life to a wine with a strong yet balanced character, capable of accurately narrating the territory of \u003cstrong\u003eContea di Sclafani DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e and the winemaking vision of the winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerritory and wine style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from the San Lucio vineyard, a historic plot cultivated in bush training at \u003cstrong\u003e480 meters a.s.l.\u003c\/strong\u003e, on coarse sandy soils with limestone depth. This context, combined with the southeast exposure and careful vineyard management, helps define a wine of structure and finesse, with a profile that unites strength, balance, and capacity for evolution. The 2016 vintage, supported by favorable climatic conditions, allowed for a slow and complete maturation of the grapes, enhancing freshness and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiserva del Conte 2016 Magnum\u003c\/strong\u003e presents itself as an intense and concentrated red, with a rich aromatic weave and an elegant imprint. On the nose, it offers sensations reminiscent of ripe red fruit, spices, and evolving nuances linked to aging in chestnut. On the palate, it is powerful, austere in youth, and supported by firm tannins, but balanced by good freshness and a savory component that extends the sip. The fully completed malolactic fermentation and the 26 months in 500-liter chestnut barrels contribute to a harmonious, deep, and persistent profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine pairs naturally with structured dishes from Sicilian and Italian cuisine: roasts, red meats, oven-baked lamb, game, braised dishes, and aged cheeses. It is also excellent with flavorful preparations based on mushrooms or with traditional recipes of full taste, where the tannic component and the good acidity of the wine find the right balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe \u003cstrong\u003eRiserva del Conte 2016 Magnum\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003e16-18°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. To best appreciate its complexity, it is advisable to open it in advance and let it breathe in the bottle or decanter, especially in the early stages of its evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a collectible wine, produced in limited and numbered quantities, that combines territorial value, production identity, and artisanal charm. The Magnum format enhances its capacity for evolution and makes it particularly interesting for a personal cellar, for an important dinner, or as a prestigious gift. \u003cstrong\u003eRiserva del Conte 2016 Magnum\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a solid choice for those looking to buy a refined, Sicilian wine online that is consistent with a great winemaking tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Tasca d'Almerita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56658802049410,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/8033\/1394\/files\/RiservadelConte_6i5v-5k.png?v=1779204916","url":"https:\/\/italianwineselection.com\/en\/products\/riserva-del-conte-2016-rosso-doc-contea-sclafani-tasca-dalmerita-magnum-product","provider":"Italian Wine Selection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}