Duca di Salaparuta
Duca di Salaparuta Grillo
DOC Sicilia
100% Grillo
11.5
Traditional
Tasting Notes
Straw yellow color with greenish reflections on the nose, this wine delivers aromas of grapefruit, jasmine, and hints of tropical fruit. On the palate, it is pleasantly savory and fresh.
Cultivation
The harvest lasted from mid-August to the end of September.
Vinification
Upon arrival at the winery, the grape bunches are destemmed and gently pressed in soft presses to extract the free-run must. Fermentation follows in stainless steel at a controlled temperature.
Aging
Remains in contact with the fine lees for 3 months in stainless steel. 0.45 micron filtration. Followed by one month in bottle.
Founded in 1824, Duca di Salaparuta stands as 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, marking a turning point in Sicilian wine history. Today, as Sicily’s largest private winery, Duca di Salaparuta remains future-focused, championing innovation, sustainability, and cultural stewardship across its three estates, while protecting the balance and longevity of the traditions that define its roots.