Tasca d’Almerita – Rosso del Conte ‘Contea Sclafani’

This is an iconic Sicilian red. Sicilia Contea di Sclafani Rosso del Conte Tenuta Regaleali delivers a few surprises along the way. The wine shows beautiful intensity and depth with textural richness and integrated tannins. The blend is 52% Nero d’Avola and 48% Perricone, aged in French oak for 18 months with an additional 12 months in bottle. Some 35,000 bottles were released. ~94+ Wine Advocate Ripe berry and hints of raisins and fresh leather on the nose. Full body, layered and delicious. Soft and easy. Nero d’Avola. Drink now. ~92 James Suckling