Tasca d’Almerita - Tenuta Regaleali Grillo Cavallo delle Fate is a bright and refreshing Sicilian white wine that offers a unique blend of flavors. This medium-bodied wine is made from 100% Grillo grapes that are harvested from Tasca d’Almerita's estate in central Sicily. The nose presents delicate aromas of white peach, pear, and citrus, with a hint of tropical fruit and mineral notes. On the palate, the wine is fresh and crisp with a lively acidity and a long finish. It is a perfect pairing for seafood dishes, grilled vegetables, and soft cheeses. Overall, Tasca d’Almerita - Tenuta Regaleali Grillo Cavallo delle Fate is a delightful wine that showcases the bright and vibrant flavors of Sicily.

Tasting Notes

An ancient grape variety, a cross between Moscato and Catarratto, results in a wine with a concentrated and complex aroma. It’s cultivated at Regaleali on the hills next to Case Vecchie. We produce it by blending grapes from different harvest periods: the part from the early harvest, for freshness and hints of minerals; the part from the later harvest gives it structure.

About the Winery

Based in Sicily in Italy, Tasca d’Almerita has a rich history dating back to as early as 1830. During this time, the family purchased Tenuta Regaleali, a 500-hectare vineyard, right in the middle of the Sicilian Island. 8 generations of this family are running the estate, and over the years, the Sicilian style of authentic winemaking is kept intact in the wineries here.

The mountains, greenery and the diurnal temperatures of this region make this vineyard one of the most unique ever. The place is replete with diverse soil qualities, which has helped to grow almost 25 green and white varietals across 382 hectares that are under the vine currently.

In 2000, Alberto Tasca, the eighth generation member of the prestigious Tasca family, expanded his family’s rich winemaking legacy in Sicily's four premium winegrowing regions. These regions included:

Tenuta Capofaro located in the Aeolian Island
Tenuta Tascante on the Mt. Etna volcano
Tenuta Whitaker on the Phoenician Island
Tenuta Sallier de La Tour in Monreale DOC

Tenuta Regaleali began making its first wines in the 1830s, when the Tasca brothers bought it as a green oasis. Initially, a light, white wine, a medium-bodied red wine and a trusted rose wine were produced in this estate. In the next few years, the estate started growing many indigenous grape varietals, in addition to the usual Bordeaux varietals.

The estate stretches to over 600 hectares and is home to 12 different soil qualities. With varying altitudes of the vineyards found on the mountains here, it is not surprising at all to know that many grape varietals grow here. Currently, the estate is home to Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon, Pinot Nero, Pinot Bianco, Perricone, Nero D’Avola, Nerello Mascalese, Moscato, Inzolia, Grillo, Grecanico and Catarratto vines. The indigenous grapes grown here are highly popular among wine lovers across the globe.

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