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Etna, a force of nature.
Etna, a force
of nature.
"The mountain, or rather a Muntagna in Sicilian, has seduced us".
"The
mountain,
or
rather
a
Muntagna
in
Sicilian,
has
seduced
us".
The story of Tasca d’Almerita and that of “Muntagna”
began in 2007, when the Tascante project (a wordplay on
Tasca and Etna together) was born. The creation of our
idea of the ideal vineyard on Europe’s highest volcano,
Mount Etna.
BEAUTY IS AWE,
THRILL, WONDER.
JUST WHAT YOU FEEL
WHEN YOU MEET ETNA
FOR THE FIRST TIME.
IT IS A FIRE THAT RUNS INSIDE YOU,
ENERGY THAT SPREADS THROUGH
THE VINEYARDS.
BEAUTY IS THE ROUGH TERRACES,
THE SICILIAN CONTRADE,
NERELLO MASCALESE.
BEAUTY IS TASCANTE
AND WE WILL CONTINUE TO
CULTIVATE IT.
Volcano Etna
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Knowing a land’s
personality,
understanding its
nuances, and identifying
its strengths and
potential weaknesses,
are not easily or
immediately done. You
may get have a quick
first impression, but
understanding the
details takes time. And
the details make all the
difference.
Nerello Mascalese and Etna’s volcanic soils
interact in an almost magical way, expressing
the strength of the terroir distinctively and
unmistakably. On Etna, the vines mature
without major health problems even in the
wettest and rainiest years. But do not assume
the results come easily: this is far from simple
agriculture. Strong inclines, terraces that climb
the slopes of the volcano, and slow and late
ripening, all make work in Etna’s vineyards
very challenging.
In the Tenuta Tascante Contrade, the vines are
tended to daily with care, expertise, and
passion. The grapes are harvested with almost
obsessive attention: the same vineyard may
have three distinct harvests.
After more than 15 years since the start of the
project, the constant care of the vines has
finally brought results.
We have chosen the SOStain and VIVA sustainability programs because they allow for the preservation of available resources while respecting the delicate balance of ecosystems. Discover the ten ingredients for sustainability.
Chardonnay
- 01 Contrada Rampante
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Carricante
- 01 Contrada Sciaranova
- 02 Grasà
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Nerello Mascalese
- 01 Contrada Grasà
- 02 Contrada Montelaguardia
- 03 Contrada Piano Dario
- 04 Contrada Rampante
- 05 Contrada Sciaranova
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To visit Etna is to discover a unique territory.
To visit Etna
is to
discover a
unique
territory.
Discovering the Tasca d’Almerita vineyards on Etna means experiencing
part of a territory that is unique in the world. The first thing one notices
is the terracing, a series of dry stone walls and rows of vines. And then
the woods stand out, trees that have been here for decades, grown
between earth and lava, embracing the four Contrade.
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A cellar of nearly 1,000
square meters with an
old palmento in which
wines are aged. Guests
are welcomed in
Contrada Rampante and
Pianodario in an area
called Passopisciaro
between Castiglione di
Sicilia and Randazzo. An
area rich in vines but
also chestnuts, herbs,
and famous for
excellent bread baked in
wood-burning ovens of
once-upon-a-time.
Surrounded by the vineyards of Nerello
Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, and Carricante,
we let you taste our wines that are children of
the Muntagna and, if you wish, we can also
give you some tips to discover this fascinating
territory.
—By reservation only.
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