Sicily: Villa Chiarelli Manostalla Traditional Dinner & Wine
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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: lemon, white peach, almond, fennel herb
Palate: citrus, stone fruit, clean mineral, fresh acidity
Sicily's most widely distributed native-white blend: Regaleali Bianco is a reliable, aromatic white of citrus and stone fruit freshness from the island's historic Tasca estate.
What it pairs with
- Grilled sea bream with lemon Refreshing acidity and citrus notes complement simply grilled Mediterranean fish.More wines for fish →
- Cold seafood platter A Sicilian picnic staple: Regaleali Bianco is the house white for seafood antipasto.More wines for shellfish and oysters →
- Arancini bianco (with béchamel) Clean mineral and citrus profile work well with cream-filled fried rice balls.
With cheese
How to serve Tasca d'Almerita Regaleali Bianco
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. Grilled sea bream with lemon, Cold seafood platter, Arancini bianco (with béchamel). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Regaleali Bianco is a long-established Sicilian white, produced at the Tasca d'Almerita estate since the mid-1960s. It was an early example of quality Sicilian dry white wine at a time when the island was known mainly for bulk production.
- 1965First Regaleali Bianco produced from estate native white varietals
Facts
- Producer
- Tasca d'Almerita · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Inzolia, Catarratto, Grecanico
- Classification
- Contea di Sclafani DOC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; cold-fermented to preserve aromatics
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 10-16 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1965
Frequently asked about Tasca d'Almerita Regaleali Bianco
What does Tasca d'Almerita Regaleali Bianco taste like?
On the nose, lemon, white peach, almond, fennel herb. On the palate, citrus, stone fruit, clean mineral, fresh acidity. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a clean and refreshing finish. Sicily's most widely distributed native-white blend: Regaleali Bianco is a reliable, aromatic white of citrus and stone fruit freshness from the island's historic Tasca estate.
When should I drink Tasca d'Almerita Regaleali Bianco?
Drink 1-4 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 Regaleali Bianco?
Grilled sea bream with lemon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Cold seafood platter and Arancini bianco (with béchamel). Refreshing acidity and citrus notes complement simply grilled Mediterranean fish.
What grapes are in Tasca d'Almerita Regaleali Bianco?
The blend is Inzolia, Catarratto, Grecanico. The wine is classified as Contea di Sclafani DOC.
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