Mille e una Notte Red, Donnafugata 2018

In rich aroma of intense ruby wine, the notes of red, black fruits, fresh balsamic and vanilla are combined with spicy hints. Soft, round on the palate, with excellent texture and mature tannins. The aftertaste is persistent, long-lasting.

Pairs well with lamb or pappardelle with pork.

Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks for 12 days at temperature of 28 - 30°C.

Aging for 13-14 months in new French oak barriques and then at least 24 months in bottle before release.

The palace illustrated on the label is Palazzo Filangeri di Cutò where Queen Maria Carolina took refuge fleeing from Naples, the house loved by the writer Tomasi di Lampedusa. 

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.