Duci 2018

Duci 2018

4/5 Vivino Rating

Grape: Zibibbo – (Muscat of Alexandria)
Alcohol: 14.5% abv
Type: Sweet White
Vintage: 2018
Format: 37.5cl
Classification: IGT Terre Sicilliane
Region: Sicilia
Country: Italy

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Description

Wine

This passito boasts an amber colour and is fresh, aromatic and with strong notes of candied orange peel and spices. Ideal with chocolate, desserts, tarts, creams and panettone. Excellent with blue and aged cheeses.

The Region

Faro DOC is a wine appellation located in the province of Messina, in the northeastern part of Sicily, Italy. It is one of the lesser-known and smaller wine regions in Sicily. It is known for producing unique and distinctive red wines. The vineyards are located on the slopes of hills overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

The unique terroir of the Faro region, characterized by volcanic soils, sea breezes, and a Mediterranean climate, contributes to the distinctiveness of the wines. The proximity to the sea and the volcanic soils impart minerality and freshness to the wines.

Vinification

This sweet wine is made from 100% indigenous Zibibbo grapes which are dried after being manually harvested at the end of September. The must is gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks. Aging takes place in a mixture of stainless and wooden barrels (depending on the vintage conditions.) 

Ideal serving temperature –  8°C.