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In this episode, Alberto Tasca d\'Almerita, part of the 8th generation of the Tasca d\\u2019Almerita family, the CEO of Tasca d\\u2019Almerita winery, and one of the directors of the Sicilia DOC joins the show.
This is an excellent complement to the Wines of Sicily class (part 1 now on the YouTube Channel!).
Photo: Courtesy of Tasca d\'Almerita
The Tasca d\\u2019Almerita family got into wine in the 1830s with the purchase of\\xa0Tenuta Regaleali in the center of Sicily, with a range of altitudes that rise up to nearly 3000 ft/900 m, a variety of exposures, mixed soils, and elevations. The varied terrior and strong diurnals means that so many grapes grow well here \\u2013 the winery grows 25 red and white varietals and the wines are fresh, fruity and honor the Sicilian tradition.
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In the early 2000s, Alberto took over the business side of Tasca d\\u2019Almerita. He shook things up and modernized the winery, improving the wines but staying true to tradition. Alberto grew the winery to four other Sicilian winegrowing regions:\\xa0Tenuta Capofaro\\xa0on the Aeolian island of Salina;\\xa0Tenuta Tascante\\xa0on Mt. Etna;\\xa0Tenuta Whitaker\\xa0on the Phoenician island of Mozia; and\\xa0Tenuta Sallier de La Tour\\xa0in the DOC Monreale. To say that Alberto understands the ins and outs of Sicily and what it has to give is an understatement.
Photo: Courtesy of Sicilia DOC
I found that one of the most altruistic and interesting things about Alberto Tasca d\\u2019Almerita, is that he doesn\\u2019t only focus on his own business. He helped create\\xa0SOStain\\xa0\\u2013 a sustainability registry for Sicilian viticulture created in 2010 and in concordance with VIVA (sustainability in Italian viticulture) \\u2013 which allows measurement and certification of sustainability initiatives through rigorous scientific indicators to protect the land for future generations. He is a director of the Consorzio di Tutela Vini Doc Sicilia, which promotes Sicilian wine, its area of production and takes an active role in the winemaking and growing of its members, sharing best practices and trying to improve Sicilian wine.\\u2028 He gives back to the wine community of Sicily.
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He joins the show to talk about his own business but mainly as a director of the Sicilia DOC. \\xa0
In the show we cover:
Photo: Courtesy of Tasca d\'Almerita
For more information, visit the winesofsicily.com and https://www.tascadalmerita.it/en/\\xa0and don\'t forget to watch the Wines of Sicily Part 1 Class on YouTube!
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