Contrada Marchesa Donnafugata 2019

The aroma of the light ruby wine is expressed with pleasant hints of fruits, flowers and herbs. The taste is complemented by nuances of cinnamon and forest wood. Balanced on the palate, with a fine tannic texture.

Pairs well with risotto, meat or game. Try also with legume or vegetable soups delicately spiced.

 The grapes are harvested by hand, during which only the clusters of ideal ripeness are selected. Fermentation with maceration in stainless steel tanks for 10-12 days at temperature of 25°C.

Aging for 14 months in French oak barrels and then at least 22 months in bottle before release.

The height is 750 m above sea level. Due to the volcanic region, the soil is sandy and stony. Grape roots are saturated with minerals during growth.

The protagonist of this label, designed by the illustrator Stefano Vitale, is brimming with charm and mystery. A volcano-goddess with an aristocratic face, adorned with precious jewels: flowers and fruits that reflect the prestige of this select area. The label also depicts the medieval village of Castiglione di Sicilia and its vineyards interspersed with volcanic ashes.

From Italian language, the name of Donnafugata is translated as " fleeing woman". There is a legend about the escape of Queen Maria Carolina, who fled from Naples and found her refuge in a town in the very center of Santa Margherita Belice valley: the same palace under the starry sky. A woman's hair swaying in the wind can also be seen on product labels.Donnafugata was established in Sicily by a family that, thanks to its passion, has been able to innovate the style and perception of Sicilian wine throughout the world. Giacomo Rallo, the fourth generation of a family with over 170 years of experience in quality wine, founded Donnafugata in 1983 together with his wife Gabriella, a pioneer of viticulture in Sicily. Today, their children José and Antonio lead the company and a team of people focused on excellence.