Duca Nero
2022
The Vajasindi Estate, on the slopes of Mount Etna, is home to native grape varieties as well as Pinot Nero, which today takes on a new form on this soil of volcanic origin. This is where Duca Nero is born, the Pinot Nero sparkling wine produced according to the Charmat method, which is not only elegant and fresh on the nose, but also exhibits a very distinct minerality on the palate.
75 cl
Details
Vintage
The 2022 harvest was marked by a rainy winter and dry spring. In general, the various phenological stages of the vine were slightly ahead of the average in recent years. The summer began with high temperatures, but ended with more moderate weather. This allowed the grapes to ripen perfectly while retaining the desired acidity and freshness that Duca Nero offers.
Harvest
The grapes were hand-picked at the end of August and placed in small 3 kg crates. The grapes are harvested when they are still at an early stage of ripeness, with high acidity and medium sugar content.
Vinification and Ageing
Once the grape bunches are destemmed, the grapes are placed in the fermenting vat and alcoholic fermentation takes place. After a few days, the grape skins are mixed to extract the polyphenols and anthocyanins. The fermentation process lasts for about two weeks, after which the wine remains in contact with the skins for a minimum of five days. This is followed by initial racking in the fermenting vat, after which malolactic fermentation naturally takes place in concrete tanks. After racking off the lees, the wine is aged for a least a year, partly in concrete tanks and partly in new and second-use oak barriques.
Tasting Notes & pairings
Very pale straw yellow in colour with clear greenish tinges.
Floral aromas with balsamic and mineral notes, accompanied by a light note of crusty bread.
On the palate it is rich, with a great freshness and fragrance.
It is ideal as an aperitif wine and pairs perfectly with succulent meals. The acidity of its fine, persistent bubbles leaves the palate wanting to take another bite.
Analytical details
Alcohol
12,5 %vol.
Total acidity
6 g/l
Ph
3,5
