Duca Enrico Igt 2004 Duca di Salaparuta
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| CLASSIFICATION |
Typical Geographical Indication Sicily (IGT)
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| GRAPE VARIETY |
100% Nero d’Avola. |
| IST YEAR OF PRODUCTION |
Vintage year 1984
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| PRODUCTION AREA |
Central and Eastern Sicily, hinterland of
the Gulf of Gela.
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| SOIL |
Clayey-calcareous. |
| ALTITUDE |
From 100 to 200 meters msl.
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| VINEYARDS |
Bush-trained, density of at least 5,000 plants per
hectare with low yield per plant (max. 1.2 Kg).
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| CLIMATE |
Mild winters with very dry springs and summers.
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| VINTAGE |
By hand, at full maturity (end of September). |
| VINIFICATION |
Destemming of the grapes, maceration at 28° -
30° C. for 8 - 10 days followed by the malolactic fermentation. |
| AGEING |
At least 18 months in fine oak casks in which they develop
their complexity, style and ageability |
| MATURING |
Another 12 months in bottle at controlled
temperature to fully develop the organoleptic features and enhance
the typical bouquet. |
| TASTING |
Colour - ruby red with garnet red highlights.
Aroma - blend of ripe fruit, irises and spices.
Flavour - strong, round, well-balanced, with character, with scents
of wood blended perfectly. Great persistence. |
| ALCOHOL CONTENT |
14 % in vol. |
| MEAN ANNUAL PRODUCTION |
30,000 750-ml. bottles |
| SERVING TEMPERATURE |
16° - 18° C. |
| RECOMMENDED GLASS |
Transparent long-stemmed balloon glass. |
| RECOMMENDED WITH |
Excellent with roast meat, grilled meat,
game and cheese. |
| STORING |
Reclined bottle in cool (13° - 15° C.) room, not too moist |
| LIFE |
More than 10 years if kept in cellars with suitable conditions |
| FORMAT |
75 cl. |
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| 39.00Eur
| This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 18 September, 2008. |
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