Tasca d'Almerita - Tenuta Tascante Contrada Pianodario is a Sicilian winery renowned for its exceptional quality wines. Pianodario is one of their most prized vineyard plots producing significant wines in the volcanic shade of Mt. Etna. This wine is made from the Nerello Mascalese grape variety which is exclusively grown in the Mount Etna region. With its ruby-red color and the aroma of wild berries, this wine features a delicate taste with balanced acidity and tannins. The flavors of red fruit and spices, combined with its light and fruity taste, make this wine a perfect companion for roasted meats and cheese. Its fresh and mineral notes give this wine a long-lasting finish that will satisfy even the most discerning palate.

Tasting Notes

This is a bright and accessible wine with pretty tones of wild berry and dried pomegranate followed by candied orange and pressed violets

About the Winery

The history of the Italian wine estate Tasca d’Almerita’s history dates back to 1830. In this year, the brothers, Lucio and Carmelo Mastrogiovanni Tasca purchased 1200 hectares of area located in the Regaleali Contrada in Sicily. The brothers introduced novel agricultural technologies in this farm, as a result of which, it was named a “model farm” of those times. In the 1890s, the vineyards of Tasca family witnessed a huge destruction because of the phylloxera pandemic. Therefore, a nursery was created at Villa Camastra to graft grapevines on healthy soils.

The year 1901 saw a huge development for the brothers, as they created the Camastra using the indigenous varietals of Catarratto and Inzolia, along with the blends of Sauternes. By 1950, the farm was restructured and its 1200-hectare area was reduced to 500 hectares. Within four years, the family planted its first vineyard, San Lucio, where the brothers planted Nero d’Avola varietals. In 1960, the label created its first white wine, the Regaleali white, which continues to be the flagship wine of the brand to date. This wine is made from a blend of Inzolia, Catarratto and Greganico varietals.

By the early 1970s, Lucio Tasca planted four international varietals (Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc) on the family estate. In 2001, the brothers’ search for supreme wine-producing land ended when they set up the Capofaro Malvasia and Resort in the Salina Island. The winemaking of all grapes from the Mozio Island also came under the responsibility of this group by 2007.

In 2016, the Tasca family expanded the Tascante project by setting up another winery and vineyard in Marchesa. Currently, Tasca d’Almerita wines are produced from grapes grown in the five fertile Sicilian estates, namely, Regaleali, Capofaro, Tascante, Whitaker, and Sallier de La Tour.

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