Tascante "Ghiaia Nera"
Nerello Mascalese
| Description: | Drawn by a combination of unique climate and volcanic soil, with true biodiversity acting as a backdrop to the vineyards, the "TASCANTE Estate" project, now in its third grape harvest, has added a second wine: "GHIAIA NERA" (Black Gravel), our interpretation of "Nerello Mascalese" from the young vineyards of the Estates of Mount Etna. Another important witness for Sicily, a wine growing continent made up of different territories and countless variables, so much so that it still has enormous potential to be expressed. Producer The island of Sicily is home to the Tasca d'Almerita family of estates: Regaleali, Capofaro, and Whitaker. The Regaleali estate is at the heart of the family's wine production, and also serves as an escape from the bustle of the coastal capital of Palermo. In 2002, the family purchased vineyards on the small island of Salina to create Tenuta Capofaro, which produces elegant sweet wines with high acidity yet fresh balance throughout. The Whitaker estate consists of vineyards originally planted by the English family of the same name in the 19th century. As a result of Count Giuseppe's hard work and dedication over the past 50 years, all the wines of Tasca d'Almerita are celebrated worldwide for their outstanding value and prestigious history. Count Giuseppe's son, Count Lucio, is president of the family-run winery, and his two sons, Giuseppe and Alberto, serve as vice president and managing director, respectively. In addition to the wines, the estate is practically self sufficient, producing most of the vegetables, fruits, wheat, olives, cheeses and meats they need. This inspired Marchesa Anna Tasca Lanza, Count Lucio's sister, to establish a culinary school, considered one of the best in Italy today. The school has inspired culinary professionals from around the world, including Julia Child and Alice Waters. In addition, Anna has introduced hundreds more to the art of Sicilian cuisine through her cookbooks, Heart of Sicily: Recipes and Reminiscences of Regaleali, a Country Estate and The Flavors of Sicily: Stories, Traditions, and Recipes for Warm-Weather Cooking. While the history of Tasca d'Almerita dates back to the 19th century, it was Count Giuseppe Tasca who started a new era for the winery and the Sicilian wine business in the late 1950s, devoting himself to the promotion of Sicilian wines and introducing a new business model based on quality and innovation rather than quantity and bulk production. He invented the winery's two flagship wines: Rosso del Conte and Nozze d'Oro. |
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| Price: | $ 19.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Previously available from Austin Liquors
| Address: |
117 Gold Star Blvd. Worcester, Ma, 01606 , United States |
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| Telephone (regular): | 508-853-8953 |
First added to 1000 Corks on October 20, 2020.
This product was inactivated October 3, 2021.
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