Duca di Salaparuta Corvo Bianco IGT 2013

Date of Tasting: 5 October 2014

Wine Type: White

Grape Varieties: Insolia and Grecanico

Alcohol: 11.5%

Origin: Sicily, Italy

Appellation: Terre Siciliane IGT

Expect to Pay: ~ EUR5

Web: http://www.duca.it/
Chubby Appreciation: 88/100
Professional Rating: n.a.

Appearance: bright yellow straw

Aroma: delicate fruity bouquet with minerality

Palate: Fruity notes of green apple and lime. Fresh, lively, refreshing, and lingering from acidity. Dry in style with medium bodied.

I had this simple Corvo Bianco 2013 along with fish dishes and they went pretty well with each other. Fruity and refreshing are the main characters. Though it pairs well with light dishes, I would presume that it should also work well as an aperitif due to its low in alcohol level and lively style. This is sure a nice table wine with good value for money. A wine to be consumed within a few years of its vintage, it is.

Score Explanation

95+ = classic and extraordinary

90+ = outstanding in its class

85+ = recommended wine with some degree of enjoyment

80+ = drinkable occasionally

WA = Wine Advocate
AG = Antonio Galloni
WS = Wine Spectator
WE = Wine Enthusiast
JR = Jancis Robinson
DC = Decanter
JS = James Suckling
BH = Burghound
FS = Falstaff Magazine
ST = Stephen Tanzer
CT = Cellar Tracker Average Score