Duca di Salaparuta has built much of its history on Nero d'Avola; in fact, "Duca Enrico," an authentic icon of Sicilian viticulture, was followed by "Passo delle Mule," first harvested in 2002 and now a landmark of quality catering. Duca di Salaparuta, which has always interpreted this grape variety in an elegant way, making it, at the same time, enjoyable and contemporary, proposes, in this case, the Sicilia Nero d'Avola DOC "Calanìca", a label designed for everyone and accessible to any type of consumer, which gives way to anyone to enjoy the peculiarities of this wonderful variety.
It is a product absolutely to try, fresh and fruity, ready to drink, but with an olfactory and palatal intensity typical of the grape variety.
Tasting Notes: of color rruby bone, with violet hues. The nose is pleasantly intense; hints of morello cherry and raspberry stand out in particular. The palate is ample and velvety; medium in structure and pleasant aromatic persistence.
Pairings: ottimate with white meats, it also goes well with medium-aged cheeses and should be tried with a mushroom omelet.
Name | Duca di Salaparuta Calanica Nero d'Avola 2021 |
Type | Still red wine |
Classification |
DOC Sicily Nero d'Avola
|
Year | 2021 |
Format | 0.75 l Standard |
Grade alcohol | 13.00% by volume |
Grape varieties | 100% Nero d'Avola |
Country |
Italy
|
Region | Sicily |
Location | West-central Sicily |
Climate | Insular-Mediterranean tending to warm-arid. Altitude: upper to 200 m. above sea level. |
Soil composition | Mixed calcareous-siliceous composition. |
Farming system | Raised in counter-espalier system, with medium to high density of vines per hectare. |
Harvest | Grapes harvested by hand in the second half of September. |
Vinification | Traditional fermentation, with a balanced maceration on the skins, followed by a careful malolactic fermentation. |
Aging | Temperature-controlled until January. One month in bottle at controlled temperature. |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Matching | Excels with fish and white meat dishes. |
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