Camastra, enchanted garden plunged in the hearth of Conca d’Oro, since centuries entices its
guests for the beaty of its plants.
Here, at the beginning of the twentieth-century, was born the first wine of Tasca d’Almerita
family, famous all over the world. Today, the blend of Nero d’Avola and Merlot, refined in
Troncais and Allier oak barrels, expresses the marriage between tradition and innovation.
Description
Grapes: Nero d’Avola 60% and Merlot 40%. Appellation: Red - Sicilia I.G.T. Production area: Regaleali Estate - Palermo - Sicily. Training system: Espalier. Pruning system: Guyot and spurred cord. Vines per Ha: 4,000. Yield per Ha: 5 t. Fermentation: Traditional in red, skin maceration for 14 days at 26-28°C. Malolactic fermentation: Totally developed. Aging: 14 months in French oak (Allier and Tronçais) 225 litres barrels 30% new and 70% second passage, 4 months in bottle. Alcohol content: 13.50% Vol. Wine analytical data: AT 5.70 g/l - pH 3.69. Organoleptic Details Colour: Intense ruby red. Bouquet: Red berries, light nuances of tomato leaves and grass. Vanilla and cocoaderiving from the ageing in barriques. Taste: Elegant, rich intense, velvety