91pts Wine Enthusiast
Tennis balls, sliced lemons and limes and then the savory, herbal aroma of fresh thyme emerge on the nose before a citrus, saline palate that's so rich and round but also piquant that it recalls fresh olive oil.
91pts James Suckling
Fresh and citrusy on the nose with green apples, white flowers and white pepper on offer. Medium-bodied, chalky and crisp on the palate with vivid acidity cutting through. Flavorful finish.
Winemaker's Notes
This wine is produced by blending Grillo grapes picked at different times during harvest. The early harvested grapes instill freshness and hints of minerality, while the grapes harvested later provide structure and depth. A very expressive wine on both the nose and the palate, the 2022 Cavallo delle Fate exhibits notes of nectarine, white melon and citrus, combined with floral notes that culminate in a deep, slightly savory, incredibly enjoyable finish.
History
"Regaleali is a vast Sicilian estate owned by the noble Tasca d'Almerita family since 1837 and best-known for its fine wines. Sicily's viticultural roots are some of the world's most ancient as the area supported vines as far back as five centuries before Christ. The Tasca D'Almerita family runs a model estate that yields approximately 200,000 cases annually. The wines are made in one of the world's most modern wineries built under the direction of Ezio Rivella.
The wines of Regaleali continue to grow in both quantity and quality thanks to the hard work and dedication of Count Giuseppe Tasca over the past 50 years. Today the winery is run by Lucio Tasca and his sons, Giuseppe and Alberto who are increasingly involved in management. Carlo Ferrini, one of Italy's most renown enologists, is makes the wines. In conjunction with the winery, Anna Tasca Lanza - Lucio's sister – also runs a highly regarded cooking school at the estate."
