95 points James Suckling: "This has a polished nose of cedar, blackberries, dark plums, cloves, ash and graphite. Firm and chewy tannins here, with a medium to full body. Structured and serious, with a long, firm finish. Wait and see. Try in 2024. (Jul 2022)"
94+ points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "The 2019 Sicilia Cabernet Sauvignon Vigna San Francesco is a delicious wine. It is chewy, soft, intense and packed tight with thickly textured fruit weight. The tannins are firm with a hint of dustiness, but the wine is poised to flesh out with more time in the cellar. Drink 2024-2037 (May 2023)"
94 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "Mentholated herbs and split pine lift a dark and woodsy blend of steeped plums and cloves as the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Vigna San Francesco smolders up from the glass. This is as smooth as silk, yet more lifted in feel, with saturating dark red fruits and spices contrasted by a core of brisk acidity. The 2019 finishes structured and balsamic, leaving a hint of sour citrus that adds a lovely mouthwatering quality. This is a gorgeous Sicilian Cabernet Sauvignon, yet patience will be necessary to allow the 2019 to come fully into focus. Drink 2026-2034 (Sep 2023)"
94 points Wine Enthusiast: "The nose is cool but intense, with notes of tart fruit and spices wafting around a potent stoniness. The fruit sweetens on the palate, but an enduring kick of pepper and firm, formidable tannins preserve this wine's earthy but vibrant core. (Mar 2024)"
94 points Falstaff Guide: "Dark, shiny ruby red with purple reflections. Intense aromas of red bell pepper, eucalyptus, plums and dark cherries on the nose, accompanied by dark chocolate and cinnamon. Elegant on the palate with good structure, juiciness and ripe tannins, ending on a long finish with herbal savouriness. (Oct 2024)"
94+ points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "The 2019 Sicilia Cabernet Sauvignon Vigna San Francesco is a delicious wine. It is chewy, soft, intense and packed tight with thickly textured fruit weight. The tannins are firm with a hint of dustiness, but the wine is poised to flesh out with more time in the cellar. Drink 2024-2037 (May 2023)"
94 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "Mentholated herbs and split pine lift a dark and woodsy blend of steeped plums and cloves as the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Vigna San Francesco smolders up from the glass. This is as smooth as silk, yet more lifted in feel, with saturating dark red fruits and spices contrasted by a core of brisk acidity. The 2019 finishes structured and balsamic, leaving a hint of sour citrus that adds a lovely mouthwatering quality. This is a gorgeous Sicilian Cabernet Sauvignon, yet patience will be necessary to allow the 2019 to come fully into focus. Drink 2026-2034 (Sep 2023)"
94 points Wine Enthusiast: "The nose is cool but intense, with notes of tart fruit and spices wafting around a potent stoniness. The fruit sweetens on the palate, but an enduring kick of pepper and firm, formidable tannins preserve this wine's earthy but vibrant core. (Mar 2024)"
94 points Falstaff Guide: "Dark, shiny ruby red with purple reflections. Intense aromas of red bell pepper, eucalyptus, plums and dark cherries on the nose, accompanied by dark chocolate and cinnamon. Elegant on the palate with good structure, juiciness and ripe tannins, ending on a long finish with herbal savouriness. (Oct 2024)"
| Product SKU | 353743 |
| Producer | Tasca d'Almerita/Regaleali |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.2% |
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