Cygnus Tenuta Regaleali - Tasca d'Almerita 2021

Tenuta Regaleali Tasca d’Almerita ‘Cygnus’ is a red wine skilled in combining the Mediterranean warmth of Nero d’Avola and the peculiar character of Cabernet Sauvignon, in a rich and harmonious marriage. This label represents a tribute to Richard Wagner, the German composer who completed the third act of the opera “Parsifal” in 1881 in the garden of villa Tasca in Palermo, inspired by the swans that lived in the internal pond of the estate.

The ‘Cygnus’ Tenuta Regaleali by Tasca d’Almerita comes from a blend of Nero d’Avola (60%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), varieties grown on trellises in the high hills at an altitude between 450 and 900 meters above sea level. The grapes undergo a classic red vinification with controlled temperature alcoholic fermentation, two weeks of skin maceration, and complete malolactic fermentation. After the fermentation processes are completed, the wine spends about 14 months aging in French oak barriques from Allier and Tronçais of 225 liters, with 30% new and 70% second and third passage.

To the eye, the Sicilian blend ‘Cygnus’ from the renowned winery Tasca d’Almerita – Tenuta Regaleali presents itself with an intense ruby red color. A vivid and fruity aromatic spectrum with hints of blackberry, cherry, and ripe raspberry, which blend with deep perceptions of vanilla, tobacco, and chocolate, as well as distinct balsamic and Mediterranean scrub notes. The taste development is powerful and flavorful, with remarkable softness well balanced by pleasant freshness and mature tannins. The finish emphasizes the fruity sensations and sweet spices perceived on the nose. Although it is tasty already in its youth, the red ‘Cygnus’ is capable of withstanding several years of further aging in the cellar.