Almerita Brut Contea di Sclafani DOC - Tenuta Regaleali

Almerita Brut Contea di Sclafani DOC - Tenuta RegalealiThe Almerita Brut Contea di Sclafani DOC from Tenuta Regaleali by Tasca d'Almerita is a very elegant sparkling wine made according to the classic method from Sicily. In the glass, the Almerita Brut is a shiny golden yellow with a very fine, persistent perlage. Typical Sicilian citrus aromas, the scent of medlar and candied lemon peel unfold on the nose, while this exquisite sparkling wine delights the palate with its fine, natural, supple fullness and softness. The finish is long and persistent. Vinification of the Almerita Brut Contea di Sclafani from Tasca d'Almerita This exclusive Sicilian sparkling wine is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes grown in the highest vineyards of the Regaleali estate. After manual harvesting, the grapes undergo fermentation and complete malolactic fermentation. The wine is then aged for 24 months in the bottle using the Metodo Classico , traditional bottle fermentation on the yeasts, then disgorged in spring and topped up with the Brut dosage. It then rests in the bottle for a further 6 months before being released for sale. The Almerita Brut made from Chardonnay has been produced with great care and patience since the early 1990s; the slow maturation process is characteristic of the high quality and finesse of this sparkling wine from Tasca, which has won several awards over the years. Dining recommendation for the Almerita Brut Contea di Sclafani from Tasca d'Almerita Enjoy this fine sparkling wine from Sicily as an aperitif, with refined starters, as an accompaniment to fish preparations and shellfish, and of course on various festive occasions.</p