Giuseppe Alliata, Prince of Villafranca, Prince of the Sacred Roman Empire, Grandee of Spain and Duke of Salaparuta, a passionate connoisseur of good wine, decides to produce a delicate, elegant, “french style” wine, from the grapes of his own estate located in Casteldaccia. The company’s first wines are born and are an absolute innovation compared to the island’s production at that time.

Corvo Bianco and Corvo Rosso are born.

Giuseppe Alliata, Prince of Villafranca, Prince of the Sacred Roman Empire, Grandee of Spain and Duke of Salaparuta, a passionate connoisseur of good wine, decides to produce a delicate, elegant, “french style” wine, from the grapes of his own estate located in Casteldaccia. The company’s first wines are born and are an absolute innovation compared to the island’s production at that time.

Corvo Bianco and Corvo Rosso are born.

Phylloxera causes heavy financial losses across Europe. Duke Eduardo acquires American cuttings in France and prepares the land for the arrival of the parassite. Years later, while the vineyards throughout Italy are destroyed by the Phylloxera, Corvo’s countryside is covered with healthy vineyards.

Duke Enrico, thanks to Corvo wine, receives numerous awards from Italy and America.
His innovative vision, the excellent work both in the vineyards and winery and the new more accessible wines are the key factors for the large number of awards.

Duke Enrico takes his company to new levels of recognition.
A man known for his innovative vision, Duke Enrico publishes one of the first books on vegetarian cuisine and creates a new line of wine labels.

Thanks to Duke Enrico’s work the company is recognised with 72 diplomas, 64 medals, and exclusive contracts with Real Casa, Embassies, and the authorisation from the Holy See to celebrate Mass with Corvo wine.

Duke Enrico takes his company to new levels of recognition.
A man known for his innovative vision, Duke Enrico publishes one of the first books on vegetarian cuisine and creates a new line of wine labels.

Thanks to Duke Enrico’s work the company is recognised with 72 diplomas, 64 medals, and exclusive contracts with Real Casa, Embassies, and the authorisation from the Holy See to celebrate Mass with Corvo wine.

Colomba Platino, one of the great Sicilian white wines, is born.
Its creation is the result of Topazia Alliata’s work and her following in her father’s teachings and steps coupled with a desire to create a superior white wine, delicate and elegant, for pairing exclusively with shellfish, seafood and lobster. Over fifty years later, this Insolia-made wine still retains the unique profile and charm of a forever class white wine.

Colomba Platino, one of the great Sicilian white wines, is born.
Its creation is the result of Topazia Alliata’s work and her following in her father’s teachings and steps coupled with a desire to create a superior white wine, delicate and elegant, for pairing exclusively with shellfish, seafood and lobster. Over fifty years later, this Insolia-made wine still retains the unique profile and charm of a forever class white wine.

The Region of Sicily begins its restructuring phase; in a few years regional production grows from 150.000 to 715.000 units. The national sales network is also restructured increasing export sales by 83%.

Duca di Salaparuta production reaches seven million bottles following a restructuring of company operation. The bottling lines are substituted with a new and completely automated plant.

Duca di Salaparuta exports almost 40% of its total production abroad. The main markets are the United States of America, Germany and England.

The company’s product portfolio grows and diversifies.
Corvo produces three distinct lines “linea classica” (Corvo Bianco, Corvo Rosso, Corvo Rosato and Novello), “linea moderna” (Colomba Platino, Terra d’Agala) and “linea riserve” (Duca Enrico e Bianca di Valguarnera.) During this period of time Corvo also acquires the wineries at Aspra, amongst the first in Italy equipped with an advanced system for temperature monitoring and control.

The company’s product portfolio grows and diversifies.
Corvo produces three distinct lines “linea classica” (Corvo Bianco, Corvo Rosso, Corvo Rosato and Novello), “linea moderna” (Colomba Platino, Terra d’Agala) and “linea riserve” (Duca Enrico e Bianca di Valguarnera.) During this period of time Corvo also acquires the wineries at Aspra, amongst the first in Italy equipped with an advanced system for temperature monitoring and control.

In May 2001 Illva Saronno Holding S.p.A., an international company with a rich portfolio of Spirits and Food brands, acquires Azienda di Casteldaccia through its subsidiary, Florio.

Azienda Casa Vinicola Duca di Saparuta S.p.A and S.A.V.I. Florio & C. S.p.A. merge and are known as Duca di Salaparuta S.p.A.

The refining wineries at Casteldaccia are expanded and diversified to guarantee the utmost level of quality for the refinement of Duca di Salaparuta and Corvo precious red wines.

Duca di Salaparuta adds to its Tenute line with Nawàri and Triskelè. The former is a Pinot Noir from the Etna Vajasindi estate. The latter, a historical wine for the company, is now made at the Suor Marchesa estate. The Calànica brand line is also completed.
The Corvo brand launches Irmàna, a new line for off-premise distribution and confirms the success of the Glicine line with Glicine Rosso. Glicine Bianco was launched in 1994.
The Florio winery bottles a marsala reserve from 1994 celebrating the advertising from the ‘20s and ‘30s and winning important packaging awards for its labels.

Duca di Salaparuta adds to its Tenute line with Nawàri and Triskelè. The former is a Pinot Noir from the Etna Vajasindi estate. The latter, a historical wine for the company, is now made at the Suor Marchesa estate. The Calànica brand line is also completed.
The Corvo brand launches Irmàna, a new line for off-premise distribution and confirms the success of the Glicine line with Glicine Rosso. Glicine Bianco was launched in 1994.
The Florio winery bottles a marsala reserve from 1994 celebrating the advertising from the ‘20s and ‘30s and winning important packaging awards for its labels.

Produced for the first time in 1984, Duca Enrico is the first single varietal wine made from Nero d’Avola grapes in the history of Sicilian wines and one of the international icons of Made in Italy oenology. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of this revolutionary wine, Duca di Salaparuta, in collaboration with Design Degree Course students from Turin Polytechnic, has created an exclusive Limited Edition which embodies its restless and original soul. A light structure, in which the bottles appears almost “suspended”, made from a single block of transparent polycarbonate and supported by four bars of burnished silver, contains three Duca Enrico vintages, each the symbol of a decade.

Produced for the first time in 1984, Duca Enrico is the first single varietal wine made from Nero d’Avola grapes in the history of Sicilian wines and one of the international icons of Made in Italy oenology. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of this revolutionary wine, Duca di Salaparuta, in collaboration with Design Degree Course students from Turin Polytechnic, has created an exclusive Limited Edition which embodies its restless and original soul. A light structure, in which the bottles appears almost “suspended”, made from a single block of transparent polycarbonate and supported by four bars of burnished silver, contains three Duca Enrico vintages, each the symbol of a decade.

From 25 October 2017, Duca di Salaparuta’s wine tourism offer has been enriched thanks to the renovation and re-opening of the innovative Duca di Salaparuta Cellars in Casteldaccia (Palermo). Like the Florio Winery in Marsala, the Duca di Salaparuta Cellars are also driven by the desire to share the Company’s unique style with our guests through a varied thrilling and fascinating experience. The completely renovated Cellars are now open to the public enhanced by new spaces such as the charming Wine Shop, the modern tasting room and the luminous events room. 

From 25 October 2017, Duca di Salaparuta’s wine tourism offer has been enriched thanks to the renovation and re-opening of the innovative Duca di Salaparuta Cellars in Casteldaccia (Palermo). Like the Florio Winery in Marsala, the Duca di Salaparuta Cellars are also driven by the desire to share the Company’s unique style with our guests through a varied thrilling and fascinating experience. The completely renovated Cellars are now open to the public enhanced by new spaces such as the charming Wine Shop, the modern tasting room and the luminous events room. 

100% Insolia grapes, Bianca di Valguarnera - produced for the first time in 1987 - celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2017. To mark the birthday of this special wine, Duca di Salaparuta created a precious drip-catcher in white gold and diamonds, adorning the neck of a bottle of Bianca di Valguarnera labelled ‘30 years Limited Edition’.