Duca di Salaparuta Duca Enrico 2020 200th Anniv

Hand-picked from September 30th - October 2nd.

After the crates have been unloaded, the grapes are sorted and destemmed. Fermentation then occurs in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 26-28 °C, while the pulp and skins undergo maceration. Fermentation continues with precise maceration and délestage. Once fermentation is complete, the wine remains in contact with the grape skins for another week. After the first racking, the wine is transferred to concrete tanks for malolactic fermentation.

Aged for 14-18 months in new (60%) and second-passage (40%), fine-grained, and elegantly toasted oak barriques, followed by at least one year 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.