Founded in 1824, Duca di Salaparuta is one of Sicily’s most historic and influential wineries, helping elevate the island from bulk-wine production to a respected fine-wine region. The estate cemented its legacy in 1984 with the release of Duca Enrico, Sicily’s first 100% Nero d’Avola and the first wine south of Tuscany to earn the Tre Bicchieri Award. Today, as Sicily’s largest private winery, Duca di Salaparuta blends tradition with forward-looking vision, championing innovation and sustainability across its three estates, including the Vajasindi Estate on the northern slopes of Mount Etna, where volcanic soils and a cool, elevated microclimate nurture grapes of remarkable character and longevity.