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Etna Rosso DOC 'Contrada Marchesa' 2017 (750 ml.) Donnafugata
The Etna Rosso Contrada 'Marchesa' by Donnafugata has a light ruby red color and presents a fragrant bouquet with hints of small red fruits, spicy notes (cinnamon and black pepper), and underbrush, followed by balsamic nuances and a delicate mineral note. On the palate, it stands out for its great balance characterized by good freshness and structure. The fine tannic texture extends its persistence and enhances the elegance of this cru.
- Product Category
- Red Wine
- Denomination
- Etna DOC
- Grape variety / Raw material
- nerello mascalese
- Vintage or Cuvée
- 2017
- Format
- 750 ml.
- Nation
- Italy
- Region
- Sicily
- Alcohol Content
- 14% ABV (Alcohol by Volume).
- Service Temperature
- 18° C.
- Recommended Glass
- Wide goblet with a long stem
- Special Features
- Art label
- Gastronomic Pairings
- Rice and Risottos, Roast Meats, Red Meats, Stewed Meats, Game meat, Soups and Vegetable Purees
- Allergens
- Contains sulfites (sulfites refer to sulfur dioxide that is added to wine to preserve it, thanks to its disinfectant, antioxidant, and stabilizing action)
DNF-ETNA-ROSSO-CONTRADA-MARCHESA-2017
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Donnafugata
Nestled among the wonders of Sicily, Donnafugata stands out as a beacon of innovation and tradition in the vast ocean of Italian wine. The very name, evocative and suggestive, calls to mind stories of fleeing queens and enchanting landscapes, and the winery does not disappoint those seeking authenticity and passion. Located in a rich and diverse territory, Donnafugata is dedicated to producing wines under the prestigious DOC Sicilia and DOC Etna denominations, enhancing the variety and richness of the island's terroir.
The production philosophy of Donnafugata is intrinsically linked to sustainability and innovation, an approach that is reflected not only in the cultivation of their vines but also in the artistic care of the labels, which are true visual masterpieces that tell the stories captured in each bottle. The cultivated grapes, such as Nero d'Avola, Zibibbo, and Grillo, represent the soul of Sicily, each with a unique character expressed in wines of great personality and depth.
Among the most famous labels, Ben Ryé is a triumph of sweetness and intensity, a passito from Pantelleria known for its enveloping aromas of apricot and honey, while Mille e una Notte is a sumptuous and complex red, capable of narrating the starry nights and myths of Sicily with every sip. Each wine Donnafugata is a sensory journey, an invitation to explore the beauty and diversity of this sun-kissed land.
Allow yourself to be carried away by the emotions that only Donnafugata wines can offer, available at Vino45. Discover the charm of an island in a bottle and let yourself be seduced by the stories that only great wines can tell.
Address:
Via Sebastiano Lipari, 18 - 91025 Marsala (TP), Italy
Color: light ruby red
Bouquet: hints of small red fruits, spicy notes and underbrush, balsamic nuances and a delicate mineral note.
Taste: great balance and elegance, good freshness and structure.
- Jancis Robinson 16.5/20
- Decanter 93/100
- Falstaff 92/100
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THE WINE
TheEtna Rosso Contrada 'Marchesa'OfDonnafugataOf light ruby red color, it features a fragrant bouquet with hints of small red fruits, spicy notes (cinnamon and black pepper), and underbrush, followed by balsamic nuances and a delicate mineral note. On the palate, it stands out for its great balance characterized by good freshness and structure. The fine tannic texture prolongs its persistence and enhances the elegance of this wine. cru.
Curiosity
The protagonist of this label, designed by illustrator Stefano Vitale, is full of charm and mystery. A goddess-volcano with an aristocratic face, adorned with precious jewels: flowers and fruits generated by the mother volcano that reflect the prestige of this highly suited area. The label also depicts the medieval village of Castiglione di Sicilia and its vineyards interspersed with volcanic ashes.
THE COMPANY
The nameDonnafugata, literally "woman on the run," refers to the story of Queen Maria Carolina, wife of Ferdinand IV of Bourbon, who in the early 1800s - fleeing from Naples due to the arrival of Napoleon's troops - took refuge in that part of Sicily where the company vineyards are located today. This story inspired the company's logo, which features the effigy of a woman's head with hair blowing in the wind that adorns every bottle. It was the writer Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, in the novel The Leopard, who referred to her by the name of Donnafugata those countryside estates of the Prince of Salina that welcomed the fleeing queen and that today host the company's vineyards.
THE CELLARS
The wines of DonnafugataThey interpret Sicily and passionately narrate its sensory universe. Soil type, exposure, altitude, climate patterns, and grape variety are the main variables at play to obtain wines that authentically express their belonging to unique terroirs. After choosing the grape-territory pairing, targeted viticulture "reads" the vineyard with attention and sensitivity in its interaction with the environment to bring the grapes to their peak quality. Frequent tastings of the grapes in the field allow for identifying the ideal harvest moment for each individual vineyard. The winery processes involve the use of simple technologies that respect the integrity of grapes, musts, and wines. The technical staff, through continuous tastings, verifies sensory objectives, alignment with the fruit, and the territory. By intervening in ongoing processes, both in the vineyard and in the winery, precision winemaking redefines the boundaries of quality year after year. The staff is composed of competent and cohesive technicians (agronomist enologist, quality control manager, cellar workers, and vineyard managers) who accompany the phases of the production process to ensure that nature can best take its course.
Countess Entellina
The winery is located in the heart of Western Sicily where the vineyards are an integral part of the landscape. Donnafugata It cultivates a variety of grape varieties, both indigenous and international, in 10 different districts. An agronomic choice aimed at enhancing the characteristics of the different terroirs (soil, altitude, exposure) and the various varieties to produce complex wines rich in personality.
The vineyards of Pantelleria
The vineyards and the winery of Donnafugata In Pantelleria, they harmoniously integrate into the landscape and the specific agricultural context of the island of wind. Pantelleria is a volcanic island located between Sicily and Africa, and it is a rare example of heroic viticulture. The landscape exudes the toil of the farmer in building terraces and dry stone walls and in cultivating the vine shaped by the wind. The vineyards, where... Donnafugata It cultivates Zibibbo, which are located in 12 different districts characterized by soil, altitude, exposure, and the age of the plants (some over 100 years old). In the Khamma winery, an example of sustainable architecture, the individual batches of Zibibbo are processed separately, enhancing the diversity of the viticultural contexts.
The cellars of Marsala
The ancient family cellars are the beating heart and the strategic center of the business where the aging and bottling of wines take place. Donnafugata. The Marsala wine cellars, built in 1851, are a living example of industrial archaeology. They preserve the typical layout of the Mediterranean "baglio" with a wide internal courtyard dotted with citrus trees and olive trees, and wooden trusses crafted by ancient master carpenters. Today, they host a dynamic production reality aimed at excellence. Here, products from Contessa Entellina and Pantelleria converge for maturation processes (in steel, cement, wood) and bottling. The cellar processes involve the use of simple technologies that are increasingly respectful of the intrinsic qualities of musts and wines. Considering the importance of temperature control at every stage of the production process, the environments are climate-controlled and insulated to achieve maximum energy savings; the tuff material of the construction and the high ceilings (7 meters) supported by wooden trusses naturally insulate the spaces from the typically high Sicilian temperatures. In line with the company's environmental policies, the underground barrel cellar carved into tuff rock is also included.
Victory
In the southeastern Sicily, Donnafugata chooses a territory with a high vocation for producing soft red wines with a floral soul, unusual wines capable of innovating the way of drinking red wine. It is the area of Vittoria, between the Ibleo plateau and the sea, a land of a historic and prestigious denomination that includes the first and only... DOCG of Sicily: the Cerasuolo di Vittoria.
Donnafugata It cultivates its vineyards in the territory of Acate. Overall, the company has 36 hectares, divided into 3 districts: Biddine Soprana, Biddine Sottana, and Isola Cavaliere. The grapes cultivated are Nero d’Avola and Frappato. Nero d’Avola, the king of Sicilian red grape varieties, is the most widespread in Sicily, thanks to its remarkable ability to interact with the environment. In the area of Vittoria, 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 Doc Vittoria 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 Mount Etna is located: the highest active volcano in Europe (over 3,300 m)., Donnafugata He chose the North side to produce mountain, volcanic, and Mediterranean wines.
In this estate, between 730 m and 750 m s.l.m., , Donnafugata It has 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 di Sicilia. The cultivated varieties are the indigenous ones representative of the territory: Carricante, Nerello mascalese and in small quantities Nerello cappuccio.
The vineyard landscape on Etna is characterized by terracing and dry stone walls made of lava stone (UNESCO World Heritage Site). The cultivation method is the low trellis or the traditional bush training, also in quincunx (dense checkerboard planting with about 7,000 plants per hectare).