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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
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In the glass
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
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Spaghetti alle vongole
Mineral acidity and elderflower lift are classic matches for clams in white wine sauce. -
Pan-fried sole
The wine's herbal freshness and stone fruit complement delicate pan-fried flatfish. -
Sicilian caponata fresca
Herbal acidity bridges the sweet-sour aubergine-caper relish of caponata.
How to serve Tasca d'Almerita Nozze d'Oro
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. 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.
- 1980: First 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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