Duca Enrico
2019
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; 150 cl; 300 cl
Details
Vintage
The 2019 harvest was characterised by a cold winter and a very cool spring with a great deal of rainfall.
In general, there was a delay of approximately 10 days in the various phenological stages of the vine compared to the average in recent years.
Rain in late summer (early September) contributed to the regular continuation of the ripening of the grapes, resulting in a harvest in the third week of September.
We consider the 2019 vintage to be very good.
Harvest
Manually, in small crates from third week of 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.
The aging process lasts 18 months in new and old French oak barriques.
Tasting Notes & pairings
Deep, intense ruby red with purple tinges.
Complex and quite elegant, with notes of red berries, such as sour cherry and raspberry, along with notes of vanilla and hints of spices due to ageing in barriques.
Great, elegant, and harmonious structure, characterised by smooth and velvety tannins. Very long aromatic persistence.
It is ideal with grilled and braised red meats and game.
It is excellent with medium and mature cheeses.
