The name Donnafugata literally means woman on the run and refers to the story of Queen Maria Carolina, wife of Ferdinand IV of Bourbon, who at the beginning of the nineteenth century fled from Naples due to the arrival of the Napoleonic troops and took refuge in the very lands where today the company vineyards are located. Donnafugata's wines are a great expression of the Sicilian territory and passionately describe its aromas, sensations and tastes. Fresh and mineral whites, refined and complex bubbles, authentic and sincere reds, sunny and elegant sweets characterize the production of the cellar and are born from a great attention to detail and the desire to create wines that fully respond to the potential of the territory.

Donnafugata: authentic Sicilian red wine

Donnafugata has always created Sicilian red wine in the most suitable areas in the region such as Etna Doc, Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG, and South-Western Sicily, both from typical grapes of the territory such as Frappato, Nero d'Avola and Nerello Mascalese, and from grapes international such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Among the red wines of Donnafugata, the most sought after are certainly the Mille e Una Notte, Tancredi and Sherazade. Sedara is one of the most popular Donnafugata wines, created for everyday consumption: pleasant, versatile in combinations, perfect for every day, everyone loves this blend of Nero d'Avola , Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Syrah .

Donnafugata: Sicilian white wine with character

Donnafugata's white wine is rich in romance and freshness, starting with La Fuga, the Chardonnay born with bunches harvested in the middle of the night to maintain all the greedy and fruity aroma of the grapes, to the very light Lighea from Zibibbo grapes, passing through il Prio, 100% Cattaratto aged in steel. Fresh and light like the flapping of a butterfly's wings is also Damarino, from a blend of Ansonica grapes and other grapes, Sursur Grillo Sicilia Doc and Chiarandà, an admirable Chardonnay from Tenuta Contessa Entellina. These wines were created with the intention of enhancing the aromas of the grapes, cultivating the most suitable grapes in each territory, to be able to give the maximum expression in each vineyard.

What is Donnafugata's best wine?

The best Donnafugata wine is undoubtedly the Mille e Una Notte, born in the vineyards located on the Contessa Entellina estate, in the heart of south-western Sicily and aged in oak barrels for a period of 15-16 months and subsequently in bottle for a further 30 months, before being placed on the market.

Why is Donnafugata Sicily of authentic and sustainable wine?

Donnafugata in each of its estates in Sicily pays the utmost attention to the environment: in the company's vineyards it does not use herbicides and chemical fertilizers and uses integrated control techniques such as insect control (moth) through the use of pheromone traps. A production system that ensures the eco-sustainable management of agricultural activities (Good Agriculture Practices, GAP) since 2011 and sustainability and excellence are also pursued with green manuring, organic fertilization, emergency irrigation and thinning.

How does Donnafugata's Anthilia wine pair well?

Donnafugata's Anthilia wine, so fresh and delicately scented with flowers and white peach, with a pleasant savory note in the mouth, is perfect both with a simple bruschetta with tomato and basil and with dishes such as pasta with seafood, blue fish, club salmon sandwich. We also suggest you combine it with a tasty Caesar Salad.