Winery Duca di CastelmonteTareni Del Duca Alcamo
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, appetizers and snacks or shellfish.
Taste structure of the Tareni Del Duca Alcamo from the Winery Duca di Castelmonte
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Tareni Del Duca Alcamo of Winery Duca di Castelmonte in the region of Sicily is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Tareni Del Duca Alcamo
Pairings that work perfectly with Tareni Del Duca Alcamo
Original food and wine pairings with Tareni Del Duca Alcamo
The Tareni Del Duca Alcamo of Winery Duca di Castelmonte matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of mussels carbonara, quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese or bruschetta with mozzarella.
Details and technical informations about Winery Duca di Castelmonte's Tareni Del Duca Alcamo.
Discover the grape variety: Tannat
Tannat is a red grape variety from Béarn which belongs to the cotoïdes family. Present in several vineyards of France, it occupies nearly 3,000 ha. Its leaves are reddish with tan patches. Its bunches are either of normal size or larger. Its berries have a thin skin and are rounded. Its foliage has a swarthy appearance. This variety must be pruned long because it is vigorous. It likes sandy and gravelly soils. Tannat is often exposed to leafhoppers and mites. It is also somewhat susceptible to grey rot. It has 11 approved clones, including 474, 717 and 794. Once mature, this variety produces acidic, fruity, tannic, acidic and full-bodied wines. Various aromas emerge, notably tobacco, cinnamon and exotic wood. Tannat is rarely used alone. It is combined with iron-servadou to obtain a fruitier taste or with cabernet sauvignon to be more rounded.
Last vintages of this wine
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Informations about the Winery Duca di Castelmonte
The Winery Duca di Castelmonte is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 65 wines for sale in the of Alcamo to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Alcamo
The wine region of Alcamo is located in the region of Sicile of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Principe di Corleone or the Domaine Antonello Cassara produce mainly wines white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alcamo are Nero d'Avola, Chardonnay and Carricante, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alcamo often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, earth or citrus fruit.
The wine region of Sicily
Sicily is the Southernmost region of Italy, and the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. For over 2500 years, Sicily (Sicilia in Italian) has been an important centre of Mediterranean viticulture, although the reputation and style of its wines have changed considerably over time. The island was once best known for its Sweet muscatels (see Pantelleria), and later for its fortified Marsala. Today, many of its best-known wines are Dry table wines produced under the regional designation IGT Terre Siciliane, or Sicilia DOC (see below).
The word of the wine: Lactic (acid)
Acid obtained by malolactic fermentation.
