Rosso Del Conte 2015 from Tenuta Regaleali has received jaw-dropping scores that point out something serious is going on. 94 points from Robert Parker and James Suckling, 93 points from Wine Enthusiast and Wine Spectator—numbers that many would envy. But beyond the “numbers,” the real essence has even more to say, and you’ll only understand it once you taste it.
Tenuta Regaleali was founded in 1830 by the Tasca d’Almerita family in Sclafani Bagni, a region with a rich winemaking heritage. For eight generations, the family has cared for its 600 hectares of land with deep respect for tradition and terroir, aiming to highlight indigenous grape varieties and the uniqueness of each vineyard. The estate’s oldest vineyard, Vigna San Lucio, spans about 7 hectares, and in 1959, Count Giuseppe Tasca d’Almerita planted Perricone and Nero d’Avola on 5.5 of them. Thus, Riserva del Conte was born—the first single-vineyard wine in Sicily. It was later renamed Rosso Del Conte, and today it stands as a benchmark for Sicilian wine.
Rosso Del Conte 2015 is a blend of 52% Nero d’Avola and 48% Perricone. After fermentation in stainless steel tanks, it ages for 18 months in French oak barrels, followed by an additional 12 months of bottle aging before release—allowing all elements to harmonize and its complex character to begin unfolding.
This is one of those hidden gems we keep tucked away until the perfect moment to enjoy it at its peak. Don’t ask how we found it (there’s more where this came from!).
Just don’t miss it.
