Duca Enrico
1999
Vintages
Duca di Salaparuta vinified Nero d’Avola in purity for the first time in 1984: a new era of Sicilian enology was born with Duca Enrico.
75 cl
Details
Vintage
Moderately wet and mild winter and spring, followed by a very hot summer, scorching hot and dry in August, which delayed plant growth. The sugar and phenolic concentration of the grapes, which were harvested at the right stage of ripeness, is excellent.
Harvest
By hand, at full ripening from 22 to 26 September.
Vinification and Ageing
The grapes are destemmed and gently pressed. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (28°C). After racking, the wine obtained undergoes malolactic fermentation.
Maturation occurs at least 18 months in fine oak casks in which they develop their complexity, style and ageability.
The aging has been taking place in the bottle at a controlled temperature since August 2001.
Tasting Notes & pairings
Deep, dark ruby red with slight garnet red tinges.
The bouquet is clearly still young, with distinct notes of ripe fruits and, in particular, fruity hints of marasca cherry and distinct spicy notes (liquorice and tobacco), along with notes of violet and dried rose petals. Good olfactory complexity.
Strong, well-structured. A great potential is noticeable, with a velvety and smooth tannic structure and clear fruity notes on the nose, which return fully on the palate.
Excellent with red meats, medium-aged cheeses and tasty dishes.
Ideal as a meditation wine.
