Tasca d'Almerita
Catarratto Buonsenso 2025
| Denomination | DOC Sicilia Catarratto |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Catarratto Bianco Comune |
| Aging | Ageing on the lees for 4 months in stainless steel tanks |
- Type: Sicily DOC White from 100% Catarratto, 12.5% vol
- Aromas and flavour: Notes of pink grapefruit, yellow peach and green tea; dry palate with a persistent finish
- Vinification: 18 days in stainless steel, no malolactic fermentation, 4 months on the lees
- Origin: Regaleali Estate at 900m, late harvest, SOStain protocol
- Pairings: Excellent with shellfish and lean fish; 92 James Suckling points
Description
Type of wine
Tasca d’Almerita’s Catarratto Buonsenso, produced at the Regaleali Estate, is a still white wine that showcases the Catarratto grape vinified in its purest form. An authentic expression of Sicily, it stands out for its dry and elegant profile, characterised by clear notes of pink grapefruit, yellow peach, and green tea. Its distinct natural acidity accompanies each sip towards a persistent finish, making it perfect as an aperitif or paired with seafood dishes and fresh cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the vineyards of the Regaleali Estate, nestled in the hilly landscape of Palermo, with rows reaching nine hundred metres in altitude. This particular elevation, combined with a carefully executed late harvest, defines the aromatic richness of the clusters. Cultivation follows the principles of sustainable viticulture according to the SOStain protocol, deeply respecting the balance of the local ecosystem.
How it is produced
The production process involves fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature for eighteen days, aimed at preserving the primary aromas. To maintain the natural freshness of the fruit, malolactic fermentation is not carried out. The wine then matures with ageing on the lees for four months in steel tanks, a choice that enhances its structure and aromatic clarity, ensuring a sip of great refinement.
History and curiosities
Born on the Regaleali Estate, Catarratto Buonsenso expresses the essence of Sicilian viticulture at an altitude of 900 metres. Cultivated by the Tasca d’Almerita family according to the SOStain sustainability protocol, the grapes undergo a late harvest that yields an intense aromatic profile. The expert ageing on the lees in steel for four months enhances its vibrant acidity, ensuring an elegant longevity awarded 92 points by James Suckling.
Awards
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2025
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1830
- Oenologist: Laura Orsi
- Hectares: 697
The Tasca family is internationally recognized for its pioneering role in modern Sicilian winemaking. Since 2001, Tasca d’Almerita has pursued a project focused on enhancing native grape varieties in the island’s most vocated territories. Alongside Regaleali—the historic estate spanning approximately 500 hectares—new estates have been added: Capofaro on the island of Salina, Tascante on the northern slopes of Mount Etna, Whitaker on the island of Mozia, and Sallier de La Tour in the Monreale DOC.
In 2019, Tasca d’Almerita was named "European Winery of the Year" by Wine Enthusiast magazine. In 2021, it became one of only 24 wineries worldwide to be awarded the prestigious "Green Emblem" for sustainability by Robert Parker – Wine Advocate. Since March 2023, already a Benefit Corporation, it has earned the esteemed international B Corp certification, joining a select group of companies committed to the highest standards of social and environmental sustainability. In 2025, Tasca d’Almerita received the "Historic Brand" recognition and was officially registered in the Special Register of Historic Brands of National Interest by the Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy. Read more
| Name | Tenuta Regaleali Catarratto Buonsenso 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Sicilia DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Catarratto Bianco Comune |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Tasca d'Almerita |
| Story | History and curiosities Born on the Regaleali Estate, Catarratto Buonsenso expresses the essence of Sicilian viticulture at an altitude of 900 metres. Cultivated by the Tasca d’Almerita family according to the SOStain sustainability protocol, the grapes undergo a late harvest that yields an intense aromatic profile. The expert ageing on the lees in steel for four months enhances its vibrant acidity, ensuring an elegant longevity awarded 92 points by James Suckling. |
| Origin | Regaleali Estate, Palermo, Sicily, Italy |
| Cultivation system | Trellis; pruning system: Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 4,300 |
| Yield per hectare | 83 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | Late harvest |
| Fermentation temperature | 14 to 16 °C |
| Fermentation | 18 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless-steel tanks at a controlled temperature (14–16 °C) for 18 days; malolactic fermentation not carried out; ageing on the lees for 4 months in stainless-steel tanks. |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless-steel tanks at a controlled temperature (14–16 °C) for 18 days; malolactic fermentation not carried out; ageing on the lees for 4 months in stainless-steel tanks. |
| Aging | Ageing on the lees for 4 months in stainless steel tanks |
| Total acidity | 5.27 gr/L |
| PH | 3.39 |
| Residual sugar | 0.4 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 18.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |