1999 Rosso del Conte

Wine Details
Place of Origin

Italy

Contea Di Sclafani, Sicilia

Sicily

Color

Red

Grape/Blend

other red varietal

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In terms of both size and prestige, this is the most important private estate in Sicily. Seven hundred fifty acres are under vine in the center of the island, at an altitude (many of the vineyards are well over 2,000 feet above sea level) that allows many different varieties to be cultivated. The current lineup features a series of well-made wines, though without the excitement of the early '90s efforts (wines such as the 1990 and 1992 cabernets, the 1993 chardonnay, and the 1994 Rosso del Conte). One can only hope that the estate has not simply adopted a safer, more commercial style, as these are vineyards capable of giving exceptional results.