Colomba Platino (2023) - Duca di Salaparuta
First produced in 1959, Colomba Platino is one of the best-known white wines among lovers of Sicilian wine, expressing with unique delicacy and aromatic intensity the area it comes from.
Colomba Platino (2023) - Duca di Salaparuta
Type: Vino Bianco
Area: Italy, Sicily, Trapani province
Appellation: Terre Siciliane IGT
Grape variety: Insolia
Vintage: 2023
Winery: Duca di Salaparuta
Alcohol: 12
The appellation: Terre Siciliane IGT
Terre Siciliane IGT is an appellation covering the whole of Sicily, offering an extraordinary variety of wines that represent the heart and soul of this land rich in winemaking tradition. Introduced in 2011, this Indicazione Geografica Tipica allows producers to use a wide range of grape varieties, both native and international, ensuring creative freedom and a deep connection with the land.
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Who makes it: Duca di Salaparuta
Founded in 1824 by Duke Enrico di Salaparuta, Duca di Salaparuta is one of the oldest and most celebrated wineries in Sicily.From the very start, the Duke sensed the potential of the Sicilian terroir and decided to vinify the grapes of his estate at Casteldaccia, near Palermo, creating quality wines destined to win over the domestic and international markets. Today Duca di Salaparuta is part of the group that also includes Corvo and Florio, keeping a production approach that brings together: Centuries-old tradition A constant search for quality Technological innovation and sustainability
Find out more about Duca di SalaparutaThe vine of Colomba Platino
Insolia
Insolia — more commonly known as Inzolia — is a white grape variety native to Sicily, among the oldest in the Mediterranean. It is famous for its sea-breeze freshness, its delicate aromatics and a natural salinity that recalls the coastal land it comes from. Historically also used in the production of Marsala, today Insolia is the star of dry, fragrant, Mediterranean white wines, ideal for everyday drinking but also capable of yielding more complex expressions.
Find out moreColomba Platino: the Trapani province area
Trapani province
The province of Trapani, in the western part of Sicily, is one of the most important and productive wine areas in Italy. This territory, stretching between the sea, the hills and the mountains, is marked by a great variety of terroirs, with clay, limestone and sandy soils, ideal for growing vines. The province is famous for its ancient winemaking tradition and for the production of quality wines, among which the celebrated Marsala stands out, the fortified wine that made Trapani famous internationally, along with a wide range of white, red and sweet wines.
Find out more about Trapani provinciaClimate: Mediterranean
Altitude: Low to mid altitude (200–500 m above sea level)
Soil: Clay
Geographical setting: Coast
Profile of Colomba Platino
Primary aromas: Melon, peach, loquat, broom flowers and aromatic herbs
Secondary aromas: Light mineral notes and briny hints
Tasting notes: The Colomba Platino 2023 is an elegant, harmonious white, with an intense, fruity aromatic profile. On the palate it is fresh, delicate and persistent, with a pleasant salinity that recalls the sea breeze of western Sicily.
| Sulphites | yes |
| Body | Slender, delicate |
| Acidity | Medium, well balanced |
| Tannin | No |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Finish | Medium, with a fresh, fruity finish |
| Colour | Bright straw yellow with greenish highlights |
| Clarity | Clear |
| Body | Light |
Winemaking methods used for Colomba Platino
Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel
Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel is a technique that makes it possible to produce fresh, fruity, clean wines, preserving the varietal aromas of the grapes at their best.
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In bottle
Ageing in bottle is a fundamental stage in the production of quality wines, during which the wine continues to develop in an oxygen-free environment. This process allows the wine to harmonise its components, soften the tannins and develop more complex, mature aromas, without the external influence of wood or other materials.Ageing in bottle can last from a few months to several years, depending on the type of wine and the style sought, and is particularly used for structured red wines, long-lived whites and metodo classico sparkling wines, improving their elegance, finesse and length on the palate.
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