Rosato 'Calanìca' Duca di Salaparuta 2021
Rosé "Clanìca" reveals the fresh and fragrant face of western Sicily. Matured briefly in steel, it preserves all its varietal fragrance, spreading subtle and fresh aromas of citrus fruits, rose, white peach and a light marine trail. A flickering freshness guides the tasting and makes it smooth, delicate and agile
The Rosé “Calanìca” from the famous winery Duca di Salaparuta is a label with a fresh and fragrant profile, made with a blend of red grapes historically grown in Sicily. The delicate winemaking process for rosé, carried out in a minimally extractive way, allows for the creation of a wine of great finesse, with subtle and elegant aromas. The beautiful floral, citrus, and fruity notes provide a tasting experience entirely focused on expressive refinement, making the label particularly suitable for being enjoyed during aperitif time or to accompany seafood appetizers, especially those based on shellfish.
The “Calanìca” is a Rosé that completes the range of this line of territorial wines from Duca di Salaparuta, one of the wineries that have significantly contributed to the qualitative growth of Sicilian wine. Today, it manages numerous estates in the most vocated areas of the island, primarily cultivating native Sicilian varieties. The vineyards from which the red grapes used to produce the rosé come are located in the company properties of western-central Sicily. At the end of the harvest operations,harvest, slightly anticipated to preserve the right freshness needed to create an elegant and balanced rosé, the bunches undergo a short period of cryomaceration, before proceeding to soft pressing with a brief contact with the skins. The free-run must is vinified in white in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Before bottling, it rests for a few months in steel tanks, in order to preserve the youthful expressive fragrance intact.
The rosé wine “Calanìca” fits into the renewed interest that this type is experiencing worldwide. Rosé consumption is constantly growing, and enthusiasts have finally discovered its extraordinary qualities even at the table, where it offers a wide range of pairing possibilities. In line with the latest trends, following the great Provençal school, it is a young, fresh, and immediate label, that captivates from the very first sip. In the glass, it presents a beautiful pale pink with luminous reflections and delicate aromas of orange blossom, white flowers, citrus zest, grapefruit, white peach, and nuances of wild herbs from theMediterranean scrub. Subtle and refined, it stands out for a harmonious and linear sip, leading to a fresh and pleasantly savory finish.