In aroma of red wine with purple hues the notes of red fruits and spices are combined with faint balsamic hints of mint. Pleasantly fresh on the palate, with excellent texture and soft tannins.

Pairs well with lasagne, chicken, BBQ and seared tuna.

Maceration in stainless steel tanks for about 6-8 days at temperature of 25-28 °C.

Aging in tanks for 8 months and then at least 5 months in bottle before release.

Dedicated to the irresistible and ambitious Angelica Sedàra with green eyes, protagonist of the film “Il Gattopardo” (The Leopard) directed by Luchino Visconti.

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.  Read more