Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The grapes come from the Sallier de La Tour estate vineyards in the Monreale area of Sicily, a few kilometres from Palermo. The climate is the classic Sicilian Mediterranean one, with plenty of sunshine and moderate rainfall, which keeps the grapes free from rot and mold. Coastal breezes soften temperature changes and ventilate the vineyards. The vineyards are farmed organically, without chemical treatments or herbicides, following sustainable farming principles.
Vinification
After harvest the grapes ferment at a controlled temperature of 16 °C for 15 days.
Ageing
The wine rests on its fine lees in stainless steel tanks for 4 months.
Label / history
The Sallier de La Tour project began in 2008. Filiberto Sallier de La Tour, Prince of Camporeale, a gentleman farmer, asked his cousin, the owner of Tasca d'Almerita, to look after his "Tascase" estate. The estate focused from the start on Syrah, chosen as the best way to express its terroir while keeping its own character. As part of a project to expand the vineyard area, the local varieties Grillo, Inzolia and Nero d'Avola are now grown alongside Syrah.
