This is an iconic Sicilian red that celebrates its 40th anniversary with this handsomely styled bottle. The 2015 Sicilia Contea di Sclafani Rosso del Conte Tenuta Regaleali definitely delivers the goods, but it also delivers a few surprises along the way. There's a lot going on in terms of aromas with softly ripened fruit that is plush and succulent. With a good amount of clarity I might add, you also get varietally true aromas of olive, anise and toasted Bronte pistachio. At the tail end, there is a meaty or savory tone of smoked pancetta or cured ham. The wine shows beautiful intensity and depth with textural richness and integrated tannins. The blend is 52% Nero d'Avola and 48% Perricone, aged in French oak for 18 months with an additional 12 months in bottle. Some 35,000 bottles were released.

Powerful ruby hue. Very intense and appealing nose, blackberries, blueberries and plum with a little cinnamon. Crisp, vivid fruit, overt blackberry on the attack, grippy, very well-integrated tannins, lovely traction and a long fresh fruit finish.

Die Fassprobe des Jahrgangs 2016 zeigte sich von ihrer ausgewogenen Seite mit optimal ausgereiften Trauben: Komplexe Nase nach dunklen Waldfrüchten, galant verfeinert mit Noten von Kr?utern und Pfeffer; hervorragende Machart mit optimalen Tanninen, vereint Schliff und Finesse bis ins Finale. Sollte ein Rosso del Conte werden, wie er im Buche steht.