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Tasca d'Almerita



In the region of Sicily

Owned by Count Lucio Tasca



First vintage bottled in 1967

900 acres produce 2,500,000 bottles annually

No wine purchased

10-30% grapes purchased

Winemaker: Giuseppe Tasca and Laura Orsi Consultant: Carlo Ferrini

Leone d'Almerita IGT Sicilia



Intense straw yellow in color with green hues, Leone offers a lovely, aromatic bouquet of pink grapefruit, apple, white peach, banana and pineapple. Fruity with balanced acidity, Leone is best enjoyed well chilled with antipasti, fried calamari, spaghetti with clams, roasted white meats, and vegetables. Also pairs nicely with Thai cuisine.



Made from 85% Catarratto and 15% Chardonnay

First vintage bottled in 1998, 260,000 bottles produced annually.



Production area: Various estate vineyards, located 1,475 -2,300 ft. above sea level, with varied exposure and a calcareous clay soil composition



Vineyard characteristics: 74 acres planted in 1979-1984 with a density of 1,620 vines per acre. The vines are planted in the Guyot and spur pruned cordon method and yield 2 tons per acre.



The harvest was carried out in September/October

Vinification & Aging



Type of Press: Pneumatic

Method of extraction:

Length of Maceration: days

Fermented in stainless steel tanks on lees at a temperature of 63 degrees

Malolactic fermentation is not carried out



Aging Container:

Type: Oak barrels

The wine is aged 4-5 months followed by an additional minimal in bottle prior to release from the winery.

Analytical Data



Total Acidity: 4.7 gram(s) per liter

pH: 3.54

Dry Extract: 20.50 gram(s) per liter

Alcohol Content: 12.5 % alc. by volume

Residual Sugars: 6.0 gram(s) per liter