'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

🍽️ Wild mushroom risotto
🍽️ Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano
🍽️ Mature pecorino cheese
🍽️ Braised lamb with herbs
🍽️ Grilled red meats and game
🍽️ 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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