{"title":"Donnafugata | Sicily","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Donnafugata Vineyards in Pantelleria\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/CollectionBanner_ab7d8b05-56d9-4817-94aa-be1b9510dae8.jpg?v=1676570914\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rallo family has made wine in Marsala since 1851 and their ancient cellars tunnel beneath the city. They were one of the first families to begin making high-quality table wine when sales of traditional Marsala started to decline, launching the Donnafugata label in 1983 and championing the potential of the region’s native varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Donnafugata has four estates in Sicily: a modern winery and 283 hectares at Contessa Entellina in the hills east of Marsala, 36 hectares in Vittoria towards the south-eastern point of the island, 68 hectares on the island of Pantelleria, and 18 hectares on the slopes of Etna. Donnafugata means ‘fleeing woman’ and is a reference to Queen Maria Carolina, who escaped the court of Naples in the early 19th century with her husband, Ferdinand IV of Bourbon, when Napoleon’s troops arrived. The couple took refuge in Sicily at the Santa Margherita Belice palace, also the favourite residence of celebrated writer Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa and depicted on the ‘Mille e Una Notte’ label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines fuse Sicilian tradition with a modern approach. ‘Vigna di Gabri’ blends Ansonica (Inzolia) with Chardonnay, Viognier, Catarratto and Sauvignon Blanc, with percentages differing according to the vintage. On the other hand, ‘Sherazade’ is made solely from Nero d’Avola. The ‘Mille e Una Notte’, a multi-varietal blend that includes Nero d’Avola, Petit Verdot and Syrah, is a wine with exceptional structure and remarkable personality. Their Frappato ‘Bell’Assai’ from Vittoria is a very pure example of this local varietal: a light-bodied, floral and spicy wine. The Etna wines come from high-altitude vineyards at 730 – 750 metres above sea level. A portion of the white, made solely from Carricante, is aged in used oak to enhance its texture, while a component of the red, made from Nerello Mascalese, is kept in stainless steel to enhance the freshness and intensity that characterise the wines from Etna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDonnafugata’s masterpiece, however, is ‘Ben Ryé’: a Zibibbo Passito from the island of Pantelleria. Donnafugata arrived here in 1989 and now cultivate 68 hectares in this volcanic island, which is closer to Tunis than Italy. Due to its position, it is constantly swept by Mediterranean winds: Scirocco from the south and Maestrale from the north. The wine production process is heavily influenced by the wind acting on the island, from the unique shape of the “Alberello Pantesco” bush vines (a Unesco World Heritage) to the drying of the grapes. 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The wine was then aged for at least 8 months in bottle before release. Vigna di Gabri has a straw yellow colour with light green reflections. Classic white peach aromas combine with floral notes of elderflower and wild flowers. The palate reflects the nose, enlivened by a fresh savoury streak. This is a fine and elegant white, with an intriguing personality and surprising longevity. “Vigna di Gabri” takes its name from Gabriella (founder of Donnafugata, with her husband Giacomo), who originally wanted to create the wine as she strongly believed in the full flavoured fragrance of the Ansonica (Inzolia) grape. The label depicts the link between Gabri and her Cru. The introduction of the Burgundy bottle also enhances the preciousness and elegance of this wine which is one of Donnafugata’s most beloved wines. 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The wine production process is heavily influenced by these winds, from the unique shape of the “Alberello Pantesco” bush vines (certified by UNESCO World Heritage) to the drying of the grapes. For this reason, Donnafugata named their Passito di Pantelleria DOC ‘Ben Ryé’ from the Arabic ‘son of the wind’. Brilliant amber in colour, Ben Ryé is wonderfully fresh and complex. The bouquet is intense and rich with aromas of apricots and candied citrus zest combined with notes of Mediterranean thyme and rosemary. The palate is well-defined and intense, with pleasant sweetness balanced perfectly with fresh acidity and great minerality. 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The result is a range of serious and collectable wines that will stand the test of time. Rosa is a Sicilian Rosato DOC wine and an original blend of two red grape varieties, among the most representative of Sicilian viticulture: Nerello Mascalese and Nocera. The Nerello Mascalese is grown on the volcanic soils of Mount Etna and the Nocera (an ancient almost forgotten variety with a prestigious past) is planted on hillside vineyards at Donnafugata's Contessa Entellina estate. Upon arrival at the winery, the hand-harvested grape clusters were transferred to a vibrating table for manual sorting, with only the perfectly intact grapes destemmed and delicately crushed. Once fermentation was completed, the Nerello Mascalese and Nocera were blended, followed by two months of ageing in stainless-steel vats and at least three months in the bottle before release. Dolce \u0026amp; Gabbana e Donnafugata Rosa is bright pale pink in colour and displays aromas of jasmine and rose petals, with delicate fruity notes of peach and white-fleshed fruits. The palate is fresh and minerally with great length and finesse. [#intro]Highly desirable Sicilian Rosé combining Donnufagata's expertise in wine with Dolce \u0026amp; Gabbana's distinctive style...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Donnafugata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56027246199165,"sku":"A25DOLCE\u0026GABBANAROSA","price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/D_GROSAGiftBoxedBottle.jpg?v=1747402540"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Collection_Logo.jpg?v=1676571086","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/donnafugata-sicily\/donnafugata.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}