Donnafugata
Anthilia 2025
| Denomination | DOC Sicilia Bianco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Altri vitigni autoctoni ed internazionali, Lucido |
| Aging | Matured in tank for two months and then at least two months in bottle before being released for sale. |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Anthìlia is a white wine by Donnafugata, an authentic expression of Sicily. It appears in the glass with a bright straw yellow colour and offers a fragrant bouquet, enlivened by notes of citrus, white-fleshed fruit and wildflowers. On the palate, it reveals a fruity profile, enhanced by a marked freshness and a balanced savouriness that give the sip a good persistence. Thanks to its balance and immediate pleasantness, it is an ideal companion for starters, seafood specialities, vegetable flans and fresh cheeses.
Where it comes from
This blend has its roots in south-western Sicily, among the hills of the Contessa Entellina Estate, at an altitude between two hundred and five hundred metres. The Mediterranean climate, characterised by strong nocturnal temperature variations and breezy summers, encourages optimal aromatic concentration. The vines grow on loam-clay soils, rich in minerals and limestone, which give the wine its typical savoury clarity. These conditions best enhance the Catarratto grape variety, locally known as Lucido, along with other varieties cultivated with full respect for the environment.
How it is produced
The harvest takes place between August and September, following the ripening times of the grapes. To preserve the primary aromas and avoid oxidation, fermentation in stainless steel is carried out at a controlled temperature. Vinification continues with ageing in tank for about two months, allowing the wine to stabilise while maintaining its lively taste. The process concludes with a further rest in bottle for another two months, essential for achieving a harmonious, smooth and technically clean sip.
History and Curiosities
Anthìlia is a tribute to the ancient city of Entella, renamed during Roman times and linked to the territory of Contessa Entellina. Its label depicts a mysterious female face that evokes the ancient civilisation of the Elymians. This white wine represents a milestone, as it was the first wine created by Donnafugata, a company founded in 1983. The colours of the illustration enhance the original sketch by Stefano Vitale, while the estate is committed to protecting biodiversity by safeguarding rare native Sicilian varieties.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
08 - 10 °C
Longevity:
01 - 02 years
- 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 Anthilia 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Sicilia DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Altri vitigni autoctoni ed internazionali, Lucido |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Donnafugata |
| Story | History and Curiosities Anthìlia is a tribute to the ancient city of Entella, renamed during Roman times and linked to the territory of Contessa Entellina. Its label depicts a mysterious female face that evokes the ancient civilisation of the Elymians. This white wine represents a milestone, as it was the first wine created by Donnafugata, a company founded in 1983. The colours of the illustration enhance the original sketch by Stefano Vitale, while the estate is committed to protecting biodiversity by safeguarding rare native Sicilian varieties. |
| Origin | South-western Sicily, Contessa Entellina Estate and neighbouring territories |
| Climate | Mediterranean climate with rainfall concentrated in autumn and winter, dry and breezy summers, and significant temperature variations between day and night. |
| Soil composition | Clay-loam soils with a sub-alkaline reaction (pH from 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 with spur cordon pruning |
| Plants per hectare | 4500-600 |
| Yield per hectare | 80-90 q |
| Harvest | The international varieties were harvested in August; the indigenous varieties, including Lucido (Catarratto), which is predominant in the blend, from the end of August; the harvest was completed around mid-September. |
| Fermentation temperature | 14 6 °C |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel at 14 6 °C; ageing in tanks for two months and then at least two months in the bottle |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel at a temperature of 14 6 °C; maturation in tank for two months and then at least two months in bottle before release to the market. |
| Aging | Matured in tank for two months and then at least two months in bottle before being released for sale. |
| Total acidity | 6.1 gr/L |
| PH | 3.31 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |