Donnafugata
Dolce & Gabbana Tancredi 2021
| Denomination | IGT Terre Siciliane |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Sauvignon, Nero d'Avola, Tannat |
| Aging | 13-14 months in French oak barriques (new and second use) and at least 14 months in bottle |
- Blend and IGT: Terre Siciliane IGT obtained from Cabernet Sauvignon, Nero d’Avola and Tannat
- Aromas: notes of plum and blueberry with hints of red rose, liquorice, spices, vanilla and tobacco
- Vinification: fermentation in steel with 14 days maceration at 28-30°C
- Ageing: 14 months in French oak barriques followed by 14 months in bottle
- Serving and pairings: serve at 16-18°C; ideal with red meats, game and tuna
Description
What kind of wine it is
Tancredi by Donnafugata is a still red wine, an expression of the Terre Siciliane area. Created from a careful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Nero d’Avola and Tannat, vinified in steel and matured in oak barrels, it displays an intense ruby colour. On the nose, it offers aromas of plum and blueberry, combined with delicate hints of red rose, liquorice, nutmeg and white pepper, finishing with sweet notes of vanilla and tobacco. On the palate, it delivers a full and enveloping sip, supported by densely textured and fine tannins, ensuring a long and elegant finish.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from south-western Sicily, specifically from the hills of the Contessa Entellina estate. The vineyards are grown on trellises between two hundred and four hundred metres above sea level, where the vines sink their roots into loamy-clay soils rich in minerals and limestone. The climate is characterised by mild winters and dry, constantly breezy summers. The significant temperature variations between day and night favour optimal ripening, defining the structure and perfect taste balance of the wine.
How it is produced
The manual harvest involves a careful selection of the bunches. In the winery, a state-of-the-art destemmer allows imperfect berries to be discarded on a vibrating table. Vinification continues with fermentation in steel and a fourteen-day maceration on the skins at a controlled temperature. The maturation takes place for over a year in French oak barrels, enriching the aromatic profile. This is followed by an essential maturation in bottle of at least fourteen months, fundamental for consolidating the overall harmony before release to the market.
History and Curiosities
Born in 1990, the renowned Tancredi embodies the Mediterranean elegance of Donnafugata, offering a prestigious reinterpretation of the great Sicilian reds. This exclusive Dolce & Gabbana limited edition merges oenological mastery with high creativity, showcasing an artistic label that pays tribute to the unforgettable figure of the Leopard and celebrates the dialogue between tradition and modernity. Inextricably linked to the renowned vineyards of Contessa Entellina, this majestic red enhances the island’s authentic identity, confirming itself as a masterpiece acclaimed by international critics.
Awards
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2021
93/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1983
- Oenologist: Antonio Rallo, Antonino Santoro e Pietro Russo con la consulenza di Stefano Valla
- Bottles produced: 3.650.000
- Hectares: 488
Giacomo Rallo, is the fourth generation of a family with over 170 years of experience in producing quality wine. In 1983 he founded Donnafugata together with his wife Gabriella, considered a pioneer of feminine viticulture. Today the company is led by their children Antonio and José together with a team of people committed to excellence and to the very best representation of Made in Italy.
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| Name | Donnafugata Dolce & Gabbana Tancredi 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Terre Siciliane IGT |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Sauvignon, Nero d'Avola, Tannat |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Donnafugata |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in 1990, the renowned Tancredi embodies the Mediterranean elegance of Donnafugata, offering a prestigious reinterpretation of the great Sicilian reds. This exclusive Dolce & Gabbana limited edition merges oenological mastery with high creativity, showcasing an artistic label that pays tribute to the unforgettable figure of the Leopard and celebrates the dialogue between tradition and modernity. Inextricably linked to the renowned vineyards of Contessa Entellina, this majestic red enhances the island’s authentic identity, confirming itself as a masterpiece acclaimed by international critics. |
| Origin | South-western Sicily, Contessa Entellina estate and neighbouring territories |
| Climate | Mild winters with little rainfall; hot, dry and breezy summers; significant temperature variations between day and night |
| Soil composition | Clay loam soils with a sub-alkaline reaction (pH 7.5 to 7.9) rich in nutrients (potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, manganese, zinc) and total limestone from 20 to 35% |
| Cultivation system | Espalier training system with spurred cordon pruning, leaving 6 to 8 buds per plant. |
| Plants per hectare | 4,500–6,000 plants per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 50–60 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | From late August to mid-September (manual harvest: Nero d’Avola in the last ten days of August; Tannat and Cabernet Sauvignon in the first ten days of September) |
| Fermentation temperature | 28-30 °C |
| Fermentation | Approximately 14 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel with maceration on the skins for about 14 days at 28–30 °C; ageing in French oak barriques |
| Wine making | Upon arrival at the winery, further selection of the grape bunches takes place on a vibrating table, followed by the selection of individual berries using a state-of-the-art destemmer capable of discarding green and overripe ones. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel with maceration on the skins for about 14 days at a temperature of 28-30°C. |
| Aging | 13 4 months in French oak barriques (new and second use) and at least 14 months in bottle |
| Total acidity | 5.2 gr/L |
| PH | 3.65 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |