Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 3 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs3 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryFresh And Clean finish

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

  • 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.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1990: Leone d'Almerita launched as Tasca's entry-level native-white blend

Facts

Producer
Tasca d'Almerita · visiting guide
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.

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