Duca Enrico
2009
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
On the whole, it was a good year from an agro-climatic perspective, with a mild winter, a cool spring and a typical Sicilian summer, which allowed the grape polyphenols to ripen perfectly.
Harvest
By hand when fully ripe, from 21 to 23 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 for 18 months in fine oak casks in which it develops its complexity, style and ageability.
The aging has been taking place in the bottle at a controlled temperature since June 2012.
Tasting Notes & pairings
Vertical tasting, for a heavenly sensory journey. A story of elegance, of vibrant tannins, and of small red berries enhanced by light balsamic notes. The result of a remarkable sense of rhythm in winemaking, an intimate epiphany of the soul.
Rosso Ortigia, intense light delights the eyes.
Excellent with red meats, medium-aged cheeses and tasty dishes.
Ideal as a meditation wine.
