Duca Brut, Duca di Salaparuta

DUCA BRUT

Production Area

Central Sicily, Palermo hinterland

Grape Variety

Grecanico and Chardonnay

Type

White Reserve Spumante

Classification

Quality Spumante

Soil

Mixed composition, traces of limestone

Altitude

More than 550 meters above sea level

Vineyard

Vertical shoot positioning trellised vines

Climate

Mild winters with hot springs and summers with high differences in temperature

Harvest

By hand in the morning around the end of August, slightly early to preserve the acidity

Vinification

Obtained from softly pressed whole grapes, using only the very first-pressing must (55%), which is then fermented at low temperature. The wine is then further processed in pressure tanks with the “Charmat” bulk sparkling wine process

Ageing

After refermentation, it is left for at least 6 months in the pressure tanks on the yeasts. At least three months in bottle at controlled temperature

Tasting Note

Colour: straw yellow with clear greenish highlights

Bouquet: pleasant and complex, well-balanced fruity aromas with clear scents of bread crust

Flavour: fresh, lively, well-balanced, with a great character and pleasantness

Alcohol Content

12,0 % - 12,5 % vol

Serving Temperature

6° - 8° C

Recommended With

Excellent aperitif, also enjoyable during meals

1st Year of production

1971 harvest