Considerations: The Chardonnay "C'eragià", made by Tasca d'Almerita within the Tascante Estate, comes from a small vineyard of one hectare, located in contrada Rampante. We are located on the slopes of Mount Etna, in a unique landscape setting, perfect for taking on the challenge of vinifying one of the best-known international grape varieties in the Tasca d'Almerita way, with a strong local imprint. The grapes are harvested in late August, and fermentation takes place for a total of 12 days, at a controlled temperature; the final stage of aging takes place in French oak barrels. A mineral and fresh label that fascinates, letting speak a territory, the one surrounding the Sicilian volcano, capable of reserving surprises even with international grapes.
Tasting Notes.: It presents itself to the eye with a beautiful straw yellow color. The aromas that envelop the nose recall fruity and mineral scents, fresh and well delineated. Perfect entry on the palate, in gustatory accord with the previous olfactory sensations; the sip is linear, forthright, savory and refreshing.
Pairings: Perfect with a seafood menu; try it with fresh pasta stuffed with sea bass.
Name | Tasca d'Almerita Chardonnay 2021 Sicilia Doc C'era Già |
Type | Still white |
Classification | DOC County of Sclafani White |
Year | 2021 |
Format | 0.75 l Standard |
Grade alcohol | 13.00% by volume |
Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
Country | Italy |
Region | Sicily |
History | Year of planting: Beets 1972, Santa Luisa 2002, Santa Tea 2001. |
Location | Regaleali Estate - Palermo - Sicily. Inzolia 500 m, Sauvignon 700 m. |
Climate | Vineyard exposure: southwest. |
Soil composition. | Inzolia on calcareous clay soils, Sauvignon on grainy sandstone sands. fine. |
Training system | Espalier. |
No. of plants per hectare | Average 3,500 for Inzolia and 4,160 for Sauvignon. |
Yield per hectare | Inzolia 50 q; Sauvignon 90 q. |
Harvest | Inzolia September 17-18; Sauvignon August 22. |
Fermentation temperature | Maceration cold of Sauvignon grapes, for all fermentation in steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 16/18°C. |
Fermentation period | 15gg |
Aging | In steel tanks in the presence of yeasts for 4/5 months, in bottles for 6 months. |
Total acidity | 6.20 g/L |
PH | 3,48 |
Residual sugars | 3.50 g/L |
Dry extract | 25.00 gr/L |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |