In the glass
Aroma: lemon peel, white peach, acacia blossom, almond
Palate: crisp citrus, melon, fresh herbs, clean finish
Leone d'Almerita is the everyday entry point of the Tasca range: Catarratto and Grillo in a fresh, clean aromatic white for versatile food matching.
What it pairs with
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Fried fish and seafood
An everyday Sicilian white perfectly suited to fried seafood. -
Mixed antipasto di mare
Clean citrus profile and fresh acidity work across a range of seafood starters. -
Light salads
A gentle, refreshing white that suits summer salad lunches.
How to serve Tasca d'Almerita Leone d'Almerita
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Fried fish and seafood, Mixed antipasto di mare, Light salads. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Leone d'Almerita is Tasca's volume-entry white, using Catarratto and Grillo as the island's most widely planted native whites. It is the accessible face of the Regaleali estate for everyday drinking.
- 1990 — Leone d'Almerita launched as Tasca's entry-level native-white blend
Facts
- Producer
- Tasca d'Almerita
- Grapes
- Catarratto, Grillo
- Classification
- Sicilia DOC
- Oak
- Stainless steel only
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 9-14 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-3 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Tasca d'Almerita Leone d'Almerita
What does Tasca d'Almerita Leone d'Almerita taste like?
On the nose, lemon peel, white peach, acacia blossom, almond. On the palate, crisp citrus, melon, fresh herbs, clean finish. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a fresh and clean finish. Leone d'Almerita is the everyday entry point of the Tasca range: Catarratto and Grillo in a fresh, clean aromatic white for versatile food matching.
When should I drink Tasca d'Almerita Leone d'Almerita?
Drink 1-3 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 Leone d'Almerita?
Fried fish and seafood is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Mixed antipasto di mare and Light salads. An everyday Sicilian white perfectly suited to fried seafood.
What grapes are in Tasca d'Almerita Leone d'Almerita?
The blend is Catarratto, Grillo. The wine is classified as Sicilia DOC.