2023 Tasca D'Almerita Sicilia Regaleali Bianco, Italy, Sicily, Wine Review

Another top notch white wine from Sicily. It is a blend of Inzolia (33%), Catarratto (27%), Grecanico (30%), and Chardonnay (10%). Light golden in color, clear and bright. The nose is very aromatic with apples, salt water, minerality and slight citrus peel. Medium bodied. Crisp acidity. On the palate, this is concentrated, crisp and delicious. Nice, slightly oily texture. Flavors of apples with a tart salinity (if that makes sense) and loads of minerality. Long finish. This would be perfect with grilled swordfish or similar foods. Drink over the next five years. Great value!

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Vintage:

2023

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$16.00USD

2017 Tasca D'Almerita Sicilia Regaleali Bianco DOC, Italy, Sicily, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

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B+

This is a blend of Inzolia, Catarratto and Grecanico grapes along with some Chardonnay. Silvery, green gold in color. The nose is a bit mild with minerals and light pine notes. Better on the palate. Slight soapy (but not in a bad way) more like lanolin. Then tart green apples come thru picking up intensity especially on the finish. This is clean with very nice acidity. A medium length finish. Screw capped, this took a few minutes to open. It was served at about 50F but really showed better once it warmed a bit. Very refreshing wine and the tart apple acidity worked quite well with

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2020 Tasca D'Almerita Catarratto Buonsenso Tenuta Regaleali, Italy, Sicily, Wine Review

Vintage:

2020

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Grade:

B+

From Sicilia DOC, this is 100% Catarratto grapes. Golden in color, clear and bright. The nose has golden raisins with green apple notes. There is a lovely oily texture that is slightly viscous. On the palate, the green apples come thru. Lower acidity. This works better with food though certainly enjoyable on its own. Swordfish would be a nice accompaniment. Drink over the next couple years.

2023 Tasca D'Almerita Sicilia Regaleali Bianco, Italy, Sicily, Wine Review

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