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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
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Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: white peach, butter, hazelnut, tropical fruit
Palate: rich stone fruit, creamy texture, vanilla, long finish
Tasca's Chardonnay from the high Regaleali plateau shows what Sicilian sun and altitude do to Chardonnay: richer and more tropical than Burgundy but retaining the Regaleali site's mineral backbone.
What it pairs with
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Grilled lobster with butter
The creamy, rich Chardonnay is the classic partner for lobster in butter. -
Risotto alla pescatora
Creamy texture and stone-fruit notes complement the delicate seafood risotto. -
Chicken with cream sauce
Full body and vanilla notes match the richness of a cream-based chicken dish.
How to serve Tasca d'Almerita Chardonnay
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled lobster with butter, Risotto alla pescatora, Chicken with cream sauce. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Tasca d'Almerita planted Chardonnay at Regaleali in the early 1980s, recognising that the plateau's altitude could produce a more restrained style than the coastal Sicilian heat. The wine proved that Chardonnay could thrive in Sicily's interior without losing complexity.
- 1985: First Tasca Chardonnay from Regaleali at the introduction of international varietals to the estate
Facts
- Producer
- Tasca d'Almerita · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- Sicilia DOC
- Oak
- Partially fermented in French barriques, with lees aging
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 20-30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
Frequently asked about Tasca d'Almerita Chardonnay
What does Tasca d'Almerita Chardonnay taste like?
On the nose, white peach, butter, hazelnut, tropical fruit. On the palate, rich stone fruit, creamy texture, vanilla, long finish. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long, creamy finish. Tasca's Chardonnay from the high Regaleali plateau shows what Sicilian sun and altitude do to Chardonnay: richer and more tropical than Burgundy but retaining the Regaleali site's mineral backbone.
When should I drink Tasca d'Almerita Chardonnay?
Drink 2-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Tasca d'Almerita Chardonnay?
Grilled lobster with butter is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Risotto alla pescatora and Chicken with cream sauce. The creamy, rich Chardonnay is the classic partner for lobster in butter.
What grapes are in Tasca d'Almerita Chardonnay?
The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as Sicilia DOC.
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