Duca Enrico
2004
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, compared to previous years, this year was marked by lower temperatures than average seasonal temperatures, with rain all year round, especially in the spring. A cool summer, memorable due to marked temperature fluctuations, allowed these distinctive grapes to ripen perfectly.
Harvest
By hand when fully ripe, from 20 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 ageing has been taking place in the bottle at a controlled temperature since June 2007.
Tasting Notes & pairings
Rosso Noto.
A story of opulence, of dense tannins for a wine to “bite into”, and of fruit ripened in the sun of sunny Sicily. The result of a balanced blend of grapes left to overripen on the vine, an excellent, well-rounded approach to winemaking.
Excellent with red meats, medium-aged cheeses and tasty dishes.
Ideal as a meditation wine.
