Duca di Salaparuta
Duca di Salaparuta Nero d’Avola
DOC Sicilia
100% Nero d'Avola
13.5
Traditional farming
Tasting Notes
Intense ruby red with violet tints. Complex on the nose with intense, fruity aromas of marasca cherry and raspberry. On the palate it is broad and velvety, with good structure and a long finish.
Cultivation
During the first half of October.
Vinification
Traditional fermentation, with balanced maceration on the skins, followed by careful malolactic fermentation.
Aging
The wine matures in stainless steel at a controlled temperature until January, followed by a 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.