Chardonnay "CALANICA" DUCA DI SALAPARUTA
| Sommelier score | 89/100 | 2023 |
| Winery | DUCA DI SALAPARUTA |
| Denomination | Terre Siciliane Igt |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
| Alcohol content | 12,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Winery headquarter | Duca Salaparuta-Casteldaccia (PA)-Via Nazionale s.s. 113, 27 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Warm fish appetizers, Caponata, Stuffed squids, Sea bass, Crustaceans, Grilled Fish, Pasta with tuna, swordfish |
| Region | Sicily (Italy) |
| Style | Fruity |
| Wine list | Chardonnay |
This Chardonnay "Calanica" from the Sicilian Winery Duca di Salaparuta is produced with Chardonnay grapes in purity, grown in the vineyards located in western Sicily: here the soils are of mixed composition, mainly of siliceous-clayey type, and benefit from a climate with mild winters and dry summers. At the end of the manual harvest in the second half of August, the phase of soft pressing and fermentation of the must takes place for at least 10 days, from here it is then matured in steel in contact with the yeasts in steel tanks and finally bottled.
Characteristics of this Sicilian wine
Upon organoleptic examination this Chardonnay shows a brilliant straw yellow color; The citrus notes typical of Sicily appear on the nose. In the mouth it is young and fresh with a nice savory note on the finish.
Suggested food pairings while tasting this Sicilian wine
This Sicilian Chardonnay is perfect in combination with all fish-based dishes with a delicate flavor. To be served at a temperature of 10-12°C in a not very large glass.
