Duca Enrico
2005
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
Cold winter with frost spells even on the plains and hills. Not too hot throughout the year, especially in the summer. Cool spring and summer with frequent, strong sirocco winds. Rain alternating with high temperatures and low humidity enabled the vine to grow slowly and steadily.
Harvest
By hand, at full ripening from 23 to 30 September.
Vinification and Ageing
De-stemming, maceration at 26- 28 °C for 8 days, followed by malolactic fermentation.
At least 18 months ageing in fine oak casks in which it develops its complexity, style and ageability.
Refinement since September 2008, in the bottle at controlled temperature.
Tasting Notes & pairings
Deep ruby red with garnet hints.
Dominant notes of marasca cherry, accompanied by balsamic notes and slight hints of spices.
Fruity taste of jam and fruit preserved in alcohol, enriched by a hint of liquorice and cinnamon with a clove finish – good body and persistence.
Excellent with red meats, medium-aged cheeses and tasty dishes.
Ideal as a meditation wine.
Analytical details
Alcohol
13,7 %vol.
Total acidity
5,56 g/l
Ph
3,27
