Duca Enrico
1993
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
A vintage extremely rich in spring rains and thunderstorms in August. Ripening was slightly early, with grapes rich in acidity and phenolic compounds.
Harvest
Hand-harvested at perfect ripeness from September 17th to 21st.
Vinification and Ageing
De-stemming, maceration at 26- 28 Ā°C for 8 days, followed by malolactic fermentation.
Ā
Aged for one year in Slavonian oak casks. Over a year in TroncĢ§ais and Allier barriques with medium-light toasting.
Ā
Aged in bottle at controlled temperature since June 1996.
Tasting Notes & Pairings
Deep, intense, and brilliant garnet with ruby highlights.
An expression of oenological wisdom and evolutionary balance.
Vertical, it ignites the soul with hints of flint. Spicy small red fruits bring vibrancy to a sharp, tannic power on the palate.
Excellent with red meats, medium-aged cheeses and tasty dishes.
Ideal as a meditation wine.
Analytical details
Alcohol
13,3 %vol.
Total acidity
6,24 g/l
Ph
3,25
