Duca di Salaparuta - Lavico Vajansindi - Etna Rosso 2022
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Item# 83839-22/6PK
James Suckling
91pt
Vinous Media
92pt
Wine Spectator
90pt
Decanter
91pt
Jeb Dunnuck
90pt
Ageing
The fermentation process lasts for about two weeks, after which the wine remains in contact with the skins for a minimum of five days. This is followed by initial racking in the fermenting vat, after which malolactic fermentation naturally takes place in concrete tanks. After racking off the lees, the wine is aged for a least a year, partly in concrete tanks and partly in new and second-use oak barriques.
Harvest
The grapes are hand-picked and transported to the winery in crates using small carts and tractors. The grapes are hand-picked at harvest time. The 2022 harvest took place on 28 September.
Pairings
It is ideal with grilled and braised red meats and game. Excellent with medium and mature cheeses, it is a perfect accompaniment to flavorful red meat dishes. Served cool, it also goes superbly with savory fish dishes.
Tasting Notes
An elegantly pale and lustrous red wine. The nose reveals notes of red berries, accompanied by balsamic and mineral sensations, which blend with vanilla and spicy notes. Structured and elegant taste, with a friendly freshness and a delicate salty tang, the tannin presents itself as mature and balanced. Lingering aftertaste on the palate.
Vinification
Once the grape bunches are destemmed, the grapes are placed in the fermenting vat and alcoholic fermentation takes place. After a few days, the grape skins are mixed to extract the polyphenols and anthocyanins.
