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In 1984, Duca di Salaparuta produced its first single-varietal Nero d’Avola, and Duca Enrico was thus born, marking the beginning of a new era in Sicilian winemaking.
In 1984, Duca di Salaparuta produced its first single-varietal Nero d’Avola, and Duca Enrico was thus born, marking the beginning of a new era in Sicilian winemaking.
Nero d’Avola.
Riesi, Butera, South-central Sicily.
15% vol., depending on vintage.
It is ideal with grilled and braised red meats and game. It is excellent with medium and mature cheeses.
Bianca di Valguarnera was born from a passion for Insolia, a native grape variety that grows on the slopes of western Sicily.
Insolia.
Calatafimi, Salemi, Western Sicily.
13,5% vol.
It is ideal with fish and shellfish starters and fish and vegetable-based first courses, as well as with grilled red tuna and crustaceans.
On the slopes of Mount Etna, Duca di Salaparuta decided to launch an innovative experiment by cultivating Pinot Nero for the first time. The result of this winemaking experiment was Nawàri, which is now part of the Icons, a 100% Pinot Nero that astonishes with its personality and impressive structure, combined with elegant fruitiness and generous freshness.
Pinot Nero.
Northeastern Sicily, on the slopes of Mount Etna, on the right-hand side of the Alcantara valley.
13,0% – 13,5% vol.
To please those who love to explore unusual wines.
For those who would like to try a sapid, intense and long-lived wine which, however, preserves its freshness, Duca di Salaparuta offers its personal interpretation of Grillo. The floral and citrus scents of Kàdos, with its ample velvety taste, make this wine – produced with grapes from the Tenuta di Risignolo estate – one of the most versatile Duca di Salaparuta whites.
Grillo.
Calatafimi, Salemi, Western Sicily.
12,5% vol.
It goes well with fish starters and raw seafood, as well as vegetable-based main courses.
Right in the heart of the island, where summers are hot and winters mild, Duca di Salaparuta chooses to cultivate the Vermentino grape variety, much appreciated throughout Italy, from which Sentiero del Vento is made. With its Mediterranean maquis scents, ample and velvety on the palate and characterised by freshness and minerality, it gives this grape variety an original interpretation, reflecting a desire to be open to new possibilities.
Vermentino.
Riesi, Butera, South-central Sicily.
13% vol.
It is ideal for light and sophisticated lunches. To be paired with fish starters, crustaceans, raw seafood, delicate fish-based first courses, grilled fish and white meat dishes.
A single-varietal Nero d’Avola, Passo delle Mule is made from grapes from the Tenuta di Suor Marchesa estate, inland from the coast of southern Sicily. Here soil, climate and altitude provide a perfect mix for the production of this enveloping wine, which offers softness combined with remarkable freshness on the palate.
Nero d’Avola.
Riesi, Butera, South-central Sicily.
14% vol.
It is excellent with main courses of red meat and grilled meats, and is also ideal with mature cheeses.
To mark the 200th anniversary of this winemaking challenge, Emilio Murdolo’s depiction of Villa Valguarnera, the site where the first wine was produced by the Duca di Salaparuta, has been chosen to represent the identity of a new form of expression of Nero d’Avola.
Nero d’Avola.
Riesi, Butera, South-central Sicily.
From 13,5% to 14,5% vol. depending on vintage.
It is ideal with grilled and braised red meats and game. It is excellent with medium and mature cheeses.
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.
Pinot Nero.
The Vajasindi Estate on the northern slopes of Mount Etna, in the municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia.
12.0% – 12.5% vol.
Wonderful as an aperitif, excellent throughout a meal.
Native to the slopes of Mount Etna, Nerello Mascalese has different features according to the area in which it is grown. These black grapes are grown on the terraces of the Vajasindi Estate and are used to produce Lavico Etna Rosso, a wine with an elegant body, fresh and slightly savoury, partly aged in French oak barriques.
Nerello Mascalese.
Vajasindi Estate, northeastern Sicily, on the slopes of Mount Etna on the side of the Alcantara Valley. Municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia and Randazzo.
13.0% – 13.5% vol.
Red meats and mature cheeses. Served cool (16° C), also with savoury fish dishes.
Lavico Etna Bianco, Carricante, a white grape variety native to the Mount Etna area, perfectly captures the story of its land with its intense aromas of peach and exotic fruits, and marked iodised, occasionally spicy notes. Savoury and persistent on the palate, it has a distinct freshness, typical of this grape variety, which adds body and unexpected longevity, as well as earthy qualities, since this wine has its roots in lava soil.
Carricante.
Vajasindi Estate, northeastern Sicily, on the slopes of Mount Etna on the side of the Alcantara valley. Municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia and Randazzo.
12.5% – 13.0% vol.
Fish-based dishes in general.
This wine, deep ruby red in colour with purple tinges, the result of exposure to the hot sun and with fascinating aromas, originates from Soil No. 7 in the Suor Marchesa Estate. Here, the fruity notes of blackberry, blueberry and raspberry jam perfectly blend with the scents of liquorice, sandalwood, vanilla and noble spices, delighting the nose with all kinds of new sensations. It is rich on the palate, with a fresh, full-bodied taste. The tannins are ripe, smooth and velvety.
Cabernet Franc.
Suor Marchesa Estate in Riesi (province of Caltanissetta) in central-eastern Sicily.
13% – 14 % vol.
Ideal with red meat dishes, as mixed grill, and mature cheeses.
This fresh and sapid Zibibbo comes from the fertile hills of the Risignolo Estate, from Soil No. 5 of the vineyard, where its grapes are grown in soils rich in clay and lime. It has an intense but refined aroma in the glass, with distinct notes of orange blossom and lily of the valley, along with hints of fruits and, in particular, of Sicilian citrus fruits. This wine is smooth and intense on the palate. Each bottle is numbered and unique.
Zibibbo.
Central and western Sicily.
13% – 13,5 % vol.
Raw fish, crustaceans, hearty fish dishes.
Produced from grapes grown on Soil No. 3 of the Suor Marchesa Estate, mainly calcareous and north facing, Duca di Salaparuta’s Sauvignon Blanc preserves the characteristic freshness and acidity of this grape variety. With an elegant and complex bouquet, the varietal notes blend with the typically Mediterranean floral notes of jasmine and white broom, while fruity hints are combined with spicy ones, reminiscent of vanilla and pink pepper. The notes perceived on the nose are complemented on the palate. Each bottle is numbered and unique.
Sauvignon Blanc.
Central and eastern Sicily.
13,0% – 13,5% vol.
Ideal with oysters and shellfish. It also goes well with baked fish and white meat dishes.
Colomba Platino is made using only Insolia grapes. Created for the first time in 1959, this elegant white is fresh but at the same time bold and well structured. It is one of the best known whites for Sicilian wine connoisseurs and clearly shows its close bond with its territory of origin.
Insolia.
Western Sicily, provinces of Trapani and Agrigento.
12,0% – 12,5% vol.
For extra-special dinners or lunches.
Starting from the 2019 harvest, Insolia has been combined with the intensity of another historical grape variety that is native to the Island, Nero d’Avola. Colomba Platino Nero d’Avola is born, which will captivate with its refined taste on the palate, great structure and richness, and its strong hints of Marasca cherry and spices.
Nero d’Avola.
Central and southern Sicily.
13,0% – 13,5% vol.
For extra-special dinners or lunches.
The summery aromas of marasca cherry and red berries reveal a wine with a velvety, full-bodied taste and with different shades, which highlight a new aspect of the connection with Sicily: the intensity of single-varietal Nero d’Avola.
Nero d’Avola.
South-central Sicily.
13,5 % vol.
This wine pairs well with red meat, roasts, and medium mature cheeses.
This Chardonnay is enticing and well-balanced. This particularly fresh wine, which is the result of constant loving care in the vineyards and knowledge of the land, combines the natural elegance of Chardonnay with the intensity and fruity aroma typical of the Mediterranean islands.
Chardonnay.
Western Sicily.
12% vol.
It is a perfect accompaniment to all fish, shellfish and crustacean dishes, as well as to Mediterranean first courses.
Made from the Frappato grape variety, with an elegant bouquet of roses and violets. This wine reflects all the distinctive features of the area where it is produced, which is also depicted on the label, making it the ideal choice for having a toast with friends.
Frappato.
South-central Sicily.
12,5% vol.
It is ideal for serving with charcuterie and cheese platters, as well as flavourful fish dishes.
This wine, magnificent as an aperitif with friends or with a light fish-based meal, naturally expresses the crispness and backbone of Grillo. Its contemporary and vibrant personality makes it a winner with those who like to experiment with the intense scents of the Mediterranean maquis.
Grillo.
Western Sicily.
12,5% vol.
It is ideal with fish soup, shellfish and raw seafood.
A well-structured, persistent Syrah. It has an intense and fruity aroma, with hints of small black berries and spices such as black pepper, and is rich on the palate, with noticeable but pleasant tannins.
Syrah.
South-central Sicily.
13% vol.
To be paired with grilled meats, stews and mature cheeses.
A fresh and lively rosé wine, with hints of citrus fruits and white peach, it reveals the young and cheerful Sicilian spirit. For those who enjoy drinking aperitifs by the sea with friends.
Sicilian varieties.
South-central Sicily.
12% vol.
It is ideal for a refreshing aperitif or a toast with friends, preferably served with fish or white meat dishes.
Produced with the Martinotti-Charmat method, Duca Brut is made from Grecanico and Chardonnay grapes. This wine, first produced in 1971, is now more contemporary and modern than ever before thanks to its new design, which reflects the desire to savour quality Italian sparkling wines in a carefree and cheerful way.
Grecanico and Chardonnay.
Central and western Sicily.
12,0% – 12,5% vol.
Superb as an elegant aperitif, but also richly satisfying throughout a meal.
The new Duca Rosé, made exclusively from Frappato grapes using the long “Charmat” method, is the perfect wine for an aperitif with friends or to be enjoyed throughout a meal, whatever the occasion, thanks to its delicate fruity hints followed by a pleasantly sapid and persistent taste on the palate.
Frappato.
Central and southern Sicily.
12,0% – 12,5% vol.
Excellent as an aperitif, it is an ideal accompaniment for shellfish and fish.
Made only from Moscato grapes, the new sweet bubbles of Duca di Salaparuta are pleasant, lively, fresh and well balanced. The intensely aromatic scents fully express the varietal character of the grapes, through floral and fruity notes, making Duca Sweet the perfect accompaniment for the happiest moments.
Moscato.
Central western Sicily, province of Trapani.
7,5% – 8,5% vol.
Desserts with cream and biscuits.
A single-varietal Grillo that smells of Sicily. The notes of citrus fruits and the Mediterranean maquis offer a foretaste of a harmoniously sapid taste on the palate. The flavour is balanced, fresh and persistent.
Grillo.
Western Sicily.
11,5% vol.
It is ideal with fish soup, shellfish and raw seafood.
A Nero d’Avola with a strong soul. The nose reveals notes of marasca cherry and blackcurrant, also found on the palate. It is assertive yet balanced on the palate, with a juicy taste and pleasant freshness that makes for easy drinking.
Nero d’Avola.
South-central Sicily.
12,6% vol.
This wine pairs well with red meat, roasts, and medium mature cheeses.
Ala – the Antico Liquorvino Amarascato – is a wine born out of love. Sophisticated and original, Ala is a dessert wine, but when combined with chocolate its intense aroma and its warm and full Marasca cherry taste offer unique sensations.
Aromatised red wine.
Sicily.
17,5% vol.
Sheer sumptuousness drunk with chocolate.
The ideal peak sensation to crown a dinner or as a meditative wine, Duca Enrico Grappa is a distillation of the intensity of Sicily. Its delicate scent and clear colour anticipate a clear fresh taste on the palate.