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Grappa 'Mille e Una Notte' (500 ml.) - Donnafugata
The grappa 'Mille e Una Notte' by Donnafugata is produced from the skins of the Thousand and One Nights, is soft and refined and matures in small oak barrels. The refinement in barriques has given an extraordinarily wide aromatic complex, leaving notes of dried and toasted fruit, cooked and syruped fruit up to the ripe marasca, which alternate with notes of honey and vanilla.
THE GRAPPA
The grappa 'Mille e Una Notte' by Donnafugata is produced from the skins of the Thousand and One Nights, is soft and refined and matures in small oak barrels. The refinement in barriques has given an extraordinarily wide aromatic complex, leaving notes of dried and toasted fruit, cooked and syruped fruit up to the ripe marasca, which alternate with notes of honey and vanilla.
THE COMPANY
The name Donnafugata, literally ‘woman in flight’ refers to the history of Queen Maria Carolina, wife of Ferdinand IV of Bourbon, who fled Naples in the early 1800s on the arrival of Napoleon’s troops, seeking refuge in the part of Sicily where the winery's vineyards now stand. This event inspired the Donnafugata logo, the effigy of a woman’s head with windblown hair found on every bottle. It was Sicilian author Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa in his novel Il Gattopardo (The Leopard) who gave the name Donnafugata to the country estates of the Prince of Salina. The estate was where the queen stayed, and it now holds the winery’s vineyards.
THE WINERIES
Donnafugata believes that great wine reflects the land of its origin. Nature of the soil, exposure, altitude, climat and vines are the principle variables for producing wines which express their belonging to unique terroirs. After choosing the right grapes for a terroir, targeted viticulture carefully and sensitively “reads” the vineyard in its interaction with the environment to bring the grapes at their qualitative peak. Frequent on-site grape tastings make it possible to pinpoint the ideal time for harvesting each individual vineyard. Vinification processes use simple technology respecting the integrity of the grapes, musts and wines. Through continual tastings the technical staff checks on sensorial goals linked to the fruit and the terroir. Intervening on the processes underway in vineyard and cellar, year after year precision enology redefines the boundaries of quality. The staff is composed of close-working experts (agronomist, enologist, quality-control manager, cellar personnel and vineyard overseers) who accompany the production process to ensure that nature takes its course in the best.
Contessa Entellina
The Contessa Entellina winery is located in the charming countryside of western Sicily, where vineyards are an integral part of the landscape. Donnafugata cultivates in 10 different terroirs a plurality of native and international varieties. A winegrowing choice to valorize the particular features (soil, altitude, exposure) of the different areas and produce wines of personality, fruit character, elegance, and finesse.
Pantelleria
On Pantelleria the Donnfugata winery and vineyards blend harmoniously into the landscape and the unique agricoltural setting of the island of volcanic origin, lying between Sicily and Africa, it is a rare example of heroic viticulture. The landscape reflects the hard labor required to create terraced plots and dry-stone walls in order to cultivate vineyard shaped by the wind. Donnafugata’s vineyards, where Zibibbo grapes are cultivated, are located in 12 districts (contrade) of the island differnt in soil, altitude, exposure and age of the plants (some vines are more than 100 years old). Khamma winery, example of sustainable architecture, has a technologically advanced equippement. The Zibibbo harvested in the different districts are processed separately to respect and enhance the plurality of viticoltural contexts.
Marsala
The old family cellars are the strategic base of the company, site of refinement and bottling for Donnafugata wines. The Marsala cellars, built in 1851, are a living example of industrial archaeology. The layout of the ‘baglio’, a typically Mediterranean warehouse, has been retained and features a spacious courtyard adorned with citrus and olive trees, as well as trussed wooden ceilings, the work of master carpenters of bygone times. Today, it houses a dynamic, productive enterprise which strives for excellence. This is where the products of Contessa Entellina and Pantelleria converge for refinement (in steel, cement and oak) and bottling. These processes are conducted with simple technologies that respect the intrinsic qualities of the musts and wines. Since temperature control is so important to every production stage, the cellars have air-conditioned, insulated rooms for maximum energy savings. Also in line with the winery’s environmental policies, the underground barrique room is carved from tuff (porous volcanic rock).
Vittoria
In south-eastern Sicily, Donnafugata chooses a territory with a high vocation to produce soft red wines with a floral soul, unusual wines capable of innovating the way of drinking red wine. It is the Vittoria area, between the Ibleo plateau and the sea, land of a historic and prestigious appellation that includes the first and only DOCG in Sicily: the Cerasuolo di Vittoria.
Donnafugata cultivates its vineyards in the Acate area. Overall, the company can count on 36 hectares, divided into 3 districts: Biddine Soprana, Biddine Sottana and Isola Cavaliere. The grapes grown are Nero d'Avola and Frappato. Nero d'Avola, king of Sicilian red berried vines, is the most widespread in Sicily, thanks to its strong ability to interact with the environment. In the Vittoria area, it expresses itself with a medium structure and particularly fine tannins. Frappato is one of the oldest Sicilian varieties, which loves the typical climate of the Vittoria Doc territories. A wine that stands out for its fragrance and floral notes. Extremely pleasant on the palate and delicately tannic.
Etna
In eastern Sicily, where Etna is located: the highest active volcano in Europe (over 3,300 m), Donnafugata has chosen the north side to produce mountain, volcanic and Mediterranean wines.
In this estate, between 730 m and 750 m asl, Donnafugata can count on about 21 hectares of vineyards, all in the Doc area, divided into 6 districts: Montelaguardia, Statella, Camporè and Calderara in the municipality of Randazzo, Marchesa and Verzella in the municipality of Castiglione of Sicily. The cultivated varieties are the autochthonous representative of the territory: Carricante, Nerello Mascalese and in small quantities Nerello Cappuccio.
The viticultural landscape on Etna is characterized by terraces and dry stone walls in lava stone (UNESCO World Heritage Site). The training system is the low espalier or the traditional sapling, also quincunx (dense checkerboard layout with about 7,000 plants per hectare).
Data sheet
- Product Category
- Grappa
- Designation
- Aged Grappa
- Grape / Raw material
- nero d'Avola
- Variety
- nero d'Avola, petit verdot, syrah
- Aging Class
- Aged
- Size
- 500 ml.
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- IT - Sicily
- Alcohol Content
- 42% vol.
- Service Temperature
- 14° - 16° C.
- Suggested Glass
- Small circle glass
- Awards
- Bibenda 5 Bunches
- Special Features
- Artistic label
- Packaging
- Branded Case
- Food Matches
- After Dinner - Meditation, Chocolate, Sweets and Desserts
- Tasting
- Color: intense golden.Bouquet: pleasant and engaging; soft on the palate, with an aristocratic and persuasive character.Taste: extraordinarily large aromatic complex, notes of dried and toasted fruit, cooked and syruped fruit, honey and vanilla.
Specific References
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Product Category - Red Wine Designation - Contessa Entellina DOC Grape / Raw material - nero d'Avola Variety - nero d'Avola, petit verdot, syrah Vintage - Cuvée - 2017 Size - 750 ml. Country - Italy Region - IT - Sicily Alcohol Content - 13.5% vol. Service Temperature - 16° – 18° C. Suggested Glass - Large calyx with a long stem Collections - Donnafugata - Icon Wines Food Matches - After Dinner - Meditation, All Meal, Chocolate, Game, Red Meat Tasting - Color: dark ruby red.Fragrance: Intense fruity, sweet and ripe notes, balsamic and floral notes of violet.Taste: tasty, long, great overall balance. Finish of great persistence, on mediterranean notes
'Mille e Una Notte' by Donnafugata has an ample and enveloping bouquet characterized by fruity notes of mulberry, blackberry and plum, and balsamic and spicy scents (nutmeg). In the mouth it is soft and intense and it amazes with the great finesse of its tannins. Long persistence on the finish. Donnafugata’s flagship red confirms itself as an icon of style and elegance. COLLECTION ICON WINES
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Product Category - Red Wine Designation - Etna Rosso DOC Grape / Raw material - nerello mascalese Vintage - Cuvée - 2019 Size - 750 ml. Country - Italy Region - IT - Sicily Alcohol Content - 13.5% vol. Service Temperature - 16° – 18° C. Suggested Glass - Large calyx with a long stem Collections - Donnafugata - Impressions of Territory Food Matches - Roasted Beef, Stewed Meat, Chocolate, Game, Red Meat Tasting - Colore: rosso rubino chiaro, Bouquet: elegante con note di frutti di bosco e sentori floreali; delicate nuances di cannella e noce moscata. Gusto: corrispondenza gusto: olfattiva, buona freschezza e un tannino armonico.
Etna Rosso 'Sul Vulcano' by Donnafugata amazes for its elegance that reflects the typical characteristics of Etna: it is a surprising volcanic red. Blend of Nerello Mascalese, the main black berry grape variety of the prestigious Etna name, and a small percentage of Nerello Cappuccio. Elegant bouquet with notes of berries and floral hints; Delicate cinnamon and nutmeg nuances are added. Excellent taste-olfactory correspondence with good freshness and a harmonious tannin. Long and balanced in the end. COLLECTION IMPRESSIONS OF TERRITORY
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Product Category - White Wine Designation - Etna Bianco DOC Grape / Raw material - carricante Vintage - Cuvée - 2020 Size - 750 ml. Country - Italy Region - IT - Sicily Alcohol Content - 13% vol. Service Temperature - 8° - 10° C. Suggested Glass - Calyx thin long-stemmed Scores - Wine Spectator 91/100 Collections - Donnafugata - Impressions of Territory Food Matches - Raw Fish, Seafood - Shellfish, Fish plates, Pasta or Rice with Fish, Rice & Risotto, Deep Fried Plates Tasting - Color: straw yellow with golden reflectionsBouquet: refined notes of aromatic herbs, citrus fruits and flint.Taste: enveloping, fresh and savory, with a marked minerality and persistence, great elegance and complexity.
The Etna Bianco DOC 'Sul Vulcano' by Donnafugata , is a declaration of love: a pure wine with a marked minerality that makes you breathe the energy of this unique place located in the center of the Mediterranean. E mbracing, fresh and savoury, characterized by distinctive minerality and remarkable persistence. A wine of great elegance and complexity. COLLECTION IMPRESSIONS OF TERRITORY
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Product Category - Red Wine Designation - Vittoria Frappato DOCG Grape / Raw material - frappato Vintage - Cuvée - 2021 Size - 750 ml. Country - Italy Region - IT - Sicily Alcohol Content - 13% vol. Service Temperature - 16° – 18° C. Suggested Glass - Large calyx with a long stem Collections - Donnafugata - Impressions of Territory Food Matches - Roasted Beef, Young Cheese, Game, Red Meat, Pizza Tasting - Color: bright ruby red with purple reflections.Bouquet: fresh, elegant, with pleasant aromas of rose, blueberries, sea and red fruits.Taste: fragrant, fresh, soft. A pleasant and elegant wine.
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'Sherazade' by Donnafugata , Nero d'Avola, fresh and fruity, caressing tannins. In the pleasant bouquet stand currant, black cherry and wild berries, which combine balsamic and mineral notes. Ideal with pasta dishes with tomato sauce, baked fish, slightly seasoned cold cuts and cheeses, it is also to be tried with pizza. COLLECTION FRESH AND ORIGINAL
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Product Category - Red Wine Designation - Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG Grape / Raw material - nero d'Avola Variety - nero d'Avola 70%, frappato 30% Vintage - Cuvée - 2021 Size - 750 ml. Country - Italy Region - IT - Sicily Alcohol Content - 13% vol. Service Temperature - 16° – 18° C. Suggested Glass - Large calyx with a long stem Collections - Donnafugata - Impressions of Territory Food Matches - Pasta or Rice with Meat, Pasta or Rice with Fish, All Meal, White Meat Tasting - Color: light ruby red, bright and clear.Bouquet: large and fragrant, floral notes of rose petals and fruity scents of raspberry, strawberry and currant.Taste: Fresh, balanced and soft in the tannic texture, with excellent persistence.
'Floramundi' by Donnafugata is a refined Cerasuolo di Vittoria with a flowery soul. A fresh and fleshy red with intriguing aromatic depth. A wine that, together with Bell’Assai, represents the fruit of Donnafugata’s production commitment in eastern Sicily aimed at producing wines under the prestigious Cerasuolo di Vittoria and Frappato di Vittoria, Etna denominations. COLLECTION IMPRESSIONS OF TERRITORY
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Product Category - Grappa Designation - Aged Grappa Grape / Raw material - zibibbo (moscato di Alessandria) Aging Class - Aged Size - 500 ml. Country - Italy Region - IT - Sicily Alcohol Content - 42% vol. Service Temperature - 14° - 16° C. Suggested Glass - Small circle glass Special Features - Artistic label Packaging - Branded Case Food Matches - After Dinner - Meditation, Sweets and Desserts, Chocolate Tasting - Color: golden reflections.Bouquet: citrus note and delicate vanilla scent.Taste: aromatic complex of fresh and candied fruit (cedar, peach, apricot and exotic fruit).
The grappa 'Ben Ryé' by Donnafugata comes from the Ben Ryé pomace: intense aroma, distilled with golden reflections, with a characteristic citrus note that opens up in a thousand facets of fresh and candied fruit (cedar, peach, apricot and exotic fruit) that blend with a delicate vanilla scent. Perfect as a meal, to pair with fruit and dry pastries; to try, in very small sips, with seasoned and spicy cheeses.
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Product Category - Sweet Wines Designation - Pantelleria DOC Grape / Raw material - zibibbo (moscato di Alessandria) Vintage - Cuvée - 2019 Size - 375 ml. Country - Italy Region - IT - Sicily - Pantelleria Alcohol Content - 13.5% vol. Service Temperature - 12° - 14° C. Suggested Glass - Large stalk with short stem Scores - James Suckling 96/100 Collections - Donnafugata - Icon Wines Special Features - Artistic label, Small Islands Wines Packaging - Branded Case Food Matches - Aperitif, After Dinner - Meditation, Chocolate, Sweets and Desserts, Fois Gras Tasting - Colore: giallo ambrato lucente. Profumo: intenso, solare e mediterraneo, note di albicocca e pesca, fichi secchi e miele, erbe aromatiche. Gusto: complesso, perfetto nella fusione tra dolcezza, sapidità e morbidezza.
'Ben Ryé' by Donnafugata , is synonymous with Passito di Pantelleria , one of the most extraordinary Italian meditation wines. Obtained from Zibibbo grapes, vines cultivated as a "bogus tree" recognized by the UNESCO World Heritage List. " Complex and enchanting is among the most appreciated Italian sweet wines in the world. COLLECTION ICON WINES
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Product Category - White Wine Designation - Sicilia DOC Grape / Raw material - ansonica or insolia Variety - ansonica, catarratto, chardonnay, sauvignon, viognier Vintage - Cuvée - 2021 Size - 750 ml. Country - Italy Region - IT - Sicily Alcohol Content - 13% vol. Service Temperature - 10° - 12° C. Suggested Glass - Calyx thin long-stemmed Food Matches - Vegetables and Legumes, Raw Fish, Seafood - Shellfish, Fish plates, Soups and Vegetables, Appetizers Tasting - Color: bright straw yellow.Bouquet: floral notes and hints of aromatic herbs, tones of white peach and plum.Taste: persistent, with a perfect match olfactory taste, fresh and pleasant mineral vein.
'Vigna di Gabri' by Donnafugata comes from a careful selection of ansonica, catarratto, chardonnay, sauvignon and viognier. Vinified in steel and left to mature for a small part in oak barrels, it stands out for its elegance and finesse. Intense bouquet, which ranges from floral hints of elderberry and acacia, to notes of fruit with white pulp and Mediterranean scrub. COLLECTION MEDITERRANEAN ELEGANCE
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Product Category - Rosé Wine Designation - Sicilia DOC Grape / Raw material - nerello mascalese Variety - nerello mascalese, nocera Vintage - Cuvée - 2020 Size - 750 ml. Country - Italy Region - IT - Sicily Alcohol Content - 13% vol. Service Temperature - 10° - 12° C. Suggested Glass - Calyx thin long-stemmed Collections - Donnafugata - Dolce & Gabbana Special Features - Artistic label Food Matches - Aperitif, Raw Fish, Seafood - Shellfish, Fish plates, Vegetables and Legumes, White Meat Tasting - Color: bright pale pink Bouquet: ample of jasmine, with delicate fruity notes of wild strawberry, peach and bergamot Taste: pleasant fragrance and minerality, finesse and persistence.
'Rosa' Dolce & Gabbana by Donnafugata is the result of an original blend of two black grape varieties, among the most representative of Sicilian viticulture. Nerello Mascalese and Nocera. Nerello Mascalese grown on volcanic soils, at high altitude, manages to express minerality and a refined floral component. Nocera is an almost forgotten ancient variety with a prestigious past. It was chosen because it reaches an ideal sugar ripeness with a high level of acidity. The result is a fragrant and persistent rosé wine, with a captivating fruity bouquet. Perfect for aperitifs, raw fish, vegetarian dishes and delicate meats. Limited edition gift box and label. COLLEZIONE DOLCE E GABBANA
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