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.

Chardonnay is a semi-aromatic white grape variety originating from Burgundy and today widespread in many countries such as Italy, United States, Chile, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, Israel and Argentina. Especially in Burgundy the Chardonnay has an early ripening which subjects the plant to spring frosts especially in the flat areas. A very versatile grape, Chardonnay lends itself to the production of fresh and young wines, as well as to products suitable for aging after a long phase of aging in barrique. Late harvesting often represents a problem due to the loss of acidity necessary to confer the conservation capacity for products falling within this category. In Italy, with 20.00 hectares dedicated to its production, Chardonnay is successfully produced in Piedmont, Trentino, Aosta Valley, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lombardy where the acidity is more marked, while the diffusion in regions such as Apulia and Sicily is suitable for the production of wines with greater body and roundness. Therefore, there are many appellations that welcome Chardonnay such as South Tyrol, Castel del Monte, Trento, Trevenezie. The debate on the use of wood is still open, used both in the fermentation and aging phases, remaining a decisive choice in defining the style and recognisability of the producer. In particular, California has adopted this production style for Chardonnay, getting used to rich and dense wines, of great aromatic depth and very different from those produced in Burgundy. To understand the versatility of Chardonnay it would also be enough to compare the Chardonnay from the Chablis region with that produced in the more famous Burgundian area of the Côte de Beaune and in particular from the villages of Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, or from more southern areas such as Mâconnais. Of particular interest is the New Zealand Chardonnay, with greater acidity, with an aromatic range including exotic fruit, floral scents and evident herbaceous tones. If we look at Chile, Chardonnay comes from the region of Casablanca, Leiden Valley and Lìmari Valley. In Chile, the quality of the Chardonnay produced depends enormously on the presence of the oceanic climate that influences the coastal regions: lemon peel, green apple and nuts combine with intense minerality, resulting from the ripening of grapes subject to the presence of cold current of Humboldt from the Pacific. This type of Chilean Chardonnay, notoriously not aged in cask, is suitable for sushi dishes, seafood, white meat dishes and risottos with vegetables. Straw yellow in color, Chardonnay gives wines with hints of tropical fruits such as mango and pineapple, which evolve into hints of dried fruit such as almond and hazelnut, expressing, especially following malolactic fermentation and aging in barrique, aromas of butter and vanilla. Ideal in combination with foie gras and soft cheeses.

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Does sparkling Chardonnay exist?

Chardonnay is the basic grape variety in the production of Champagne and Franciacorta, both considered sparkling wines obtained with the Metodo Classico, a process that involves a second fermentation in the bottle. A base wine to which carbon dioxide is added and which is then stored in the bottle under pressure is usually defined as 'artificial sparkling'.

What are the characteristics of the Chardonnay grape?

Chardonnay grapes have medium sized clusters with a pyramidal and compact shape. The berries are medium-sized and yellow in color tending to golden. It is a variety with high vigor and usually tends to preserve the acidity of the fruit both to facilitate the production of sparkling wines and to maintain a good aging capacity. It develops very well on hilly soils with calcareous soils and shows extreme sensitivity to spring frosts due to early budding.

What are the best Italian Chardonnays?

Italy is rich in great examples of white wines and among the best Chardonnays can be considered: those from regions such as Trentino, South Tyrol and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, united by a colder climate that allows the development of greater minerality and hints that recall an evident acidity such as green apple, lime and pleasant herbaceous notes. On the contrary, Chardonnay bred in the southern regions of the peninsula is aided in maturation by losing part of the acid charge and presenting a more consistent body and hints of yellow and tropical fruit.