Cabernet Sauvignon Sicilia Vigna S. Francesco DOC 2017 Tasca

This is one of the flagship wines from Sicily's Tasca family. The Tasca Conti d'Almerita 2017 Sicilia Cabernet Sauvignon Tenuta Regaleali Vigna San Francesco shows terrific results in this hot vintage. The Cabernet Sauvignon grape is up to the challenge, and it successfully channels all that extra ripeness and intensity into the rich fiber and lasting mouthfeel of this hearty red wine. Most importantly, it remains balanced with plenty of variety-driven aromas of blackberry, rosemary and toasted spice.

A beautiful cabernet sauvignon with blackcurrants, blackberries, black olives and smoky oak. It’s full-bodied, relatively chewy and intense with wonderful flavors at the end.

A bouquet of black currants, minty herbs, tobacco and hints of camphor keeps you coming back to the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Vigna San Francesco over and over again. Its combination of velvety textures, ample weight, ripe black fruits and balancing acidity creates a harmonious impression of elegance. A coating of round tannin frames the experience, tapering off classically dry yet without slowing the 2017’s momentum as it resonates on sweet violet florals and spice. There’s so much pleasure to be found here already that it’s hard to recommend cellaring, though a few years certainly won’t hurt.