Duca di Salaparuta
Duca di Salaparuta Lavico Etna Rosso
Etna DOC
100% Nerello Mascalese
13.5
Traditional farming
Tasting Notes
The wine shows a bright, light red color. On the nose, it offers notes of red fruits, vanilla, and spices, with balsamic hints. On the palate, it is fresh and elegant, with well-balanced tannins. Savory and mineral, it finishes with long persistence. It pairs well with medium and mature cheeses, as well as grilled red meats and BBQ.
Cultivation
Manual selection of the grapes in crates during the second half of September.
Vinification
After destemming, the grapes ferment for about two weeks in stainless steel tanks. The wine then remains in contact with the skins for at least five days. This is followed by racking and a transfer to concrete tanks, where malolactic fermentation takes place.
Aging
Part of the wine aged in concrete, while the rest matured in new or second-passage oak barriques for at least one year. Finally, before release, it rests in the bottle for at least two months.
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.