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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryPersistent, Herb-Mineral finish

Aroma: white peach, elderflower, grapefruit, fennel

Palate: stone fruit, citrus, herbal, mineral depth

Created for the fiftieth anniversary of Lucio and Franca Tasca's wedding, Nozze d'Oro pairs Inzolia's stone-fruit softness with Sauvignon Blanc's aromatic herbal freshness in an enduring premium Sicilian white.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Caciocavallo Palermitano Our pick Slow Food credits the Cinisara cows' pasture with citrus, sage and hay notes in the milk. A fresh Sicilian white blend, citrus and stone fruit with high acidity, matches those notes and cleans the palate.

How to serve Tasca d'Almerita Nozze d'Oro

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. Spaghetti alle vongole, Pan-fried sole, Sicilian caponata fresca. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Tasca d'Almerita created Nozze d'Oro in 1980 to mark the golden wedding anniversary of Lucio and Franca Tasca d'Almerita. Blending the native Inzolia with Sauvignon Blanc was innovative for Sicily at the time and the wine has remained one of the estate's most recognisable whites.

  1. 1980First Nozze d'Oro created for the Tasca golden anniversary; Inzolia-Sauvignon Blanc blend

Facts

Producer
Tasca d'Almerita · visiting guide
Grapes
Inzolia, Sauvignon Blanc
Classification
Contea di Sclafani DOC
Oak
Fermented in stainless steel; partial aging on lees
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 18-26 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
First vintage
1980

Frequently asked about Tasca d'Almerita Nozze d'Oro

What does Tasca d'Almerita Nozze d'Oro taste like?

On the nose, white peach, elderflower, grapefruit, fennel. On the palate, stone fruit, citrus, herbal, mineral depth. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a persistent, herb-mineral finish. Created for the fiftieth anniversary of Lucio and Franca Tasca's wedding, Nozze d'Oro pairs Inzolia's stone-fruit softness with Sauvignon Blanc's aromatic herbal freshness in an enduring premium Sicilian white.

When should I drink Tasca d'Almerita Nozze d'Oro?

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 Nozze d'Oro?

Spaghetti alle vongole is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pan-fried sole and Sicilian caponata fresca. Mineral acidity and elderflower lift are classic matches for clams in white wine sauce.

What grapes are in Tasca d'Almerita Nozze d'Oro?

The blend is Inzolia, Sauvignon Blanc. The wine is classified as Contea di Sclafani DOC.

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