'Duca Enrico' Duca di Salaparuta

Terre Siciliane IGT • Sicily • Duca di Salaparuta
Category
Red Wines
Region
Sicily
Denomination
Terre Siciliane IGT
Alcohol
14%
Vinification
Destemming, alcoholic fermentation with maceration on the skins for 8-10 days and malolactic fermentation completed
Aging
18 months in French barriques and at least 18 in bottle
Grape varieties
Nero d’Avola 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

Hailing from Sicily, this wine offers an authentic taste of the local terroir. At 14% alcohol, it delivers real concentration and power on the palate. Crafted from Nero d’Avola 100% , this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. The palate shows depth and structure, with a finish that lingers pleasantly. The fruit is sourced from vineyards sapling vines in a calcareous siliceous soils between 200 and 300 metres above sea level, in the Butera area. Vinification: destemming, alcoholic fermentation with maceration on the skins for 8-10 days and malolactic fermentation completed. The wine is aged 18 months in French barriques and at least 18 in bottle. A wine capturing Sicily's sun-soaked character and ancient viticultural roots.

Food Pairings

Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano
Wild mushroom risotto
Grilled red meats and game
Braised lamb with herbs
Mature pecorino cheese
Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce

About Sicily Wine Region

Sicily, the Mediterranean's largest island, pairs ancient viticultural heritage with a dynamic modern wine renaissance.

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