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Tasca Tascante Contrada Rampante Nerello Mascalese 2020
£379.08
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6 bottle(s) at
£63.18 per bottle.
£306.36
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Buy Tasca Tascante Contrada Rampante Nerello Mascalese 2020 | Premium Etna Red Wine
100% Nerello Mascalese | Volcanic Cru | Sicilian Red Wine
Tasca Tascante Contrada Rampante Nerello Mascalese 2020 is a top-tier expression of volcanic terroir from Mount Etna, Sicily. This elegant red wine is crafted from 100% Nerello Mascalese, a native Sicilian grape known for its finesse and complexity. With high-altitude vineyards and expert winemaking from the renowned Tasca family, this vintage is a benchmark for premium Etna DOC wines.
Why Buy Tasca Tascante Contrada Rampante 2020?
Premium Sicilian Wine from Historic Tasca Family
The Tasca d’Almerita family has overseen the Regaleali estate since 1830, establishing a legacy of quality, innovation, and sustainable viticulture. Their expansion to Mount Etna’s north slope has yielded remarkable results. The Contrada Rampante vineyard, located at 740 metres above sea level, is a prized cru planted on ancient volcanic soils. These terroirs produce wines of great minerality, balance, and ageing potential.
Vineyard and Terroir – Etna DOC’s Contrada Rampante
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Single vineyard (Contrada Rampante)
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Volcanic soils aged 4,000–15,000 years
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Altitude: 740m | Slope: 4.7%
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Vine age: Planted in 2000
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Only 4.6 hectares under vine
The result? A structured yet graceful red wine with depth, vibrancy, and distinct volcanic character.
Tasting Notes – Tasca Tascante Contrada Rampante Nerello Mascalese 2020
Despite its pale ruby hue, this wine is impressively concentrated. Aromas of wild strawberry, dried rose, and red cherry lead to flavours of savoury herbs, cured meat, and delicate spice. Firm yet fine-grained tannins provide structure, while fresh acidity ensures elegance and longevity.
“Subtle, savoury, and layered – this is a serious Etna Rosso for the collector or the curious drinker alike.”
Vinification and Ageing
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Fermented in stainless steel at 25–30°C
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8-day maceration on the skins
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Malolactic fermentation completed
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Aged 12 months in large Slavonian oak casks
This minimal intervention approach enhances purity and reflects the vineyard’s volcanic origin.
Awards and Accolades
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94 Points – James Suckling
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93 Points – Decanter Magazine
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Top 100 Wines of Italy – Wine Enthusiast
Perfect Food Pairings
Pair this Nerello Mascalese with:
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Grilled lamb with rosemary
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Sicilian caponata
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Aged pecorino or hard goat cheese
Order Now – Tasca Tascante Contrada Rampante 2020
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Customer Reviews
★★★★★ "Elegant and refined"
"Delicate red fruit and mineral finish. Beautiful example of Etna Rosso. Would definitely buy again." – Anna, London
★★★★★ "Unique volcanic character"
"Subtle smoky earthiness and fine tannins. You can taste the terroir. Great value for a wine of this calibre." – David, Bristol
★★★★☆ "A serious wine"
"Not your everyday bottle – complex, elegant, and very food-friendly. Needs some time to open up, but worth it." – Marco, Edinburgh
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| Price | £315.90 |
| Featured Product | No |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Bottles Per Case | 6 |
| Bottle Size (cl) | 75 |
| Winery | The large Regaleali estate, high in the central Sicilian hills, has been in the hands of the noble Tasca family since 1830. Ever since, the property has been run according to the best principles of the agricultural aristocracy: with one eye firmly on quality and the other on experimentation. Tasca’s large range is the product of the family’s most successful innovations, including short pruning for lower yields, the championing of local Inzolia and Nero d’Avola vines, the introduction of French varieties, and the use of barriques and temperature control. They have also been developing vineyards outside their main base at Regaleali. There is wonderful passito Malvasia made on the Aeolian island of Salina, and more recently, the family established their Tascante estate on the north-facing slopes of Mount Etna. The tradition and terroir of each location are captured with great clarity in the bottle. This is a singularly accomplished and increasingly complete range of Sicilian wines. |
| On Sale | £255.30 |
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