Cabernet Sauvignon "Vigna S. Francesco" 2019 DOC - Tasca d'Almerita

• Cabernet Sauvignon "Vigna S. Francesco" 2019 DOC - Tasca d'Almerita

The experiments of the Regaleali Estate with the most famous international red wines has led to the creation of an outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon, vinified in purity. A label which has focused the entire world’s attention on Sicily’s extraordinary but still little-known potential of creating truly important wines. Exceptional red wine, winner of several awards in Italy and abroad. A cosmopolitan.
Technical Details
Vintage: 2019
Content: 0,75lt.
• Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon.
• Appellation: Cabernet Sicilia I.G.T.
• Vine growing area: Regaleali Estate - Palermo - Sicily.
• Vineyards: “San Francesco” 9.00 Ha.
• Soil: Deep, clayey and fine, lightly calcareous.
• Age of vineyard: 1984.
• Altitude of vineyards: 550 m.
• Vineyard exposure: South West.
• Training system: Espalier.
• Pruning system: Guyot.
• Vines per Ha: 4,160.
• Yield per Ha: 4 t.
• Fermentation: Traditional in red, in stainless steel tanks.
• Fermentation temperature: 20/28°C.
• Maceration: Skin contact for 20 days.
• Malolactic fermentation: Totally developed.
• Ageing: 18 months in new French oak (Allier and Tronçais) 225 litre barrels, 6 months in bottle before release.
• Alcohol content: 14.50% Vol.
• Wine analytical data: pH 3.67 - TA 6.20 g/l - RS 1.40 g/l - TE 34.60 g/l.
Organoleptic Details
• Colour: Ruby red of very good intensity with garnet reflections.
• Bouquet: Wild berries, vanilla, black pepper, tobacco, cinnamon, mint, sage.
• Taste: Rich of ripe fruit concentrate, elegant, balanced.