Donnafugata
Mille e una Notte 2021
| Denomination | DOC Sicilia Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Nero d'Avola, Petit Verdot, Syrah |
| Aging | 13-14 months in new French oak barriques and at least 20 months in bottle. |
- Name and grape varieties: Sicilia DOC Red made from Nero d’Avola, Petit Verdot and Syrah
- Aromas: hints of blackberry and plum, notes of black pepper and liquorice, with nuances of mint and cocoa
- Vinification: hand-picked grapes, 14 days maceration in steel at 28-30 °C
- Taste: deep and enveloping structure, velvety tannins and elegant persistence
- Pairings: ideal with roasts, braised meats, ragù, rack of lamb and flavourful stewed fish
Description
What kind of wine it is
Mille e una Notte by Donnafugata is a still red wine from Sicily, created from a meticulous blend of Nero d’Avola, Petit Verdot and Syrah. In the glass, it displays a deep ruby colour, a prelude to a broad and defined bouquet. Clear notes of blackberry and plum emerge, followed by spicy hints of black pepper and liquorice, with delicate nuances of mint and cocoa. Careful ageing in new French oak barrels gives the palate an elegant structure, enriched by velvety tannins and a persistent finish. It pairs harmoniously with braised meats, roasts, rack of lamb and flavourful stewed fish dishes.
Where it comes from
This wine is produced at the Contessa Entellina Estate and surrounding areas, located in south-western Sicily. The vineyards are situated between 200 and 600 metres above sea level, in a climate characterised by mild winters and dry, breezy summers. Marked night-time temperature variations favour the optimal development of aromas. The loam-clay soils, with a sub-alkaline reaction, are rich in limestone and essential nutrients such as potassium, magnesium, iron and zinc. This distinctive pedoclimatic matrix ensures an ideal balance between concentration and freshness, supporting the intensity of the colour and the complex aromatic definition.
How it is produced
The process begins with a rigorous manual harvest in September, from vines trained on a vertical trellis with low yields. In the winery, the bunches are carefully inspected on a vibrating table to discard imperfect berries before destemming. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, accompanied by skin maceration for about fourteen days at a controlled temperature. The wine then matures for over a year in new French oak barrels, completing its journey with a long final ageing that enhances its flavour evolution and overall longevity.
History and Curiosities
The Donnafugata Mille e una Notte 2021 is a true icon of Italian winemaking excellence. Its evocative label depicts the palace dear to Tomasi di Lampedusa under a magical starry sky, paying homage to the famous masterpiece of Eastern literature. Born from a masterful blend dominated by Nero d’Avola and awarded 94 points by Vinous, this prestigious red captivates with intense notes of blackberry and liquorice, enveloping the palate with velvety tannins and a finish of extraordinary persistence.
Awards
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2021
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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 Mille e una Notte 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Sicilia DOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Nero d'Avola, Petit Verdot, Syrah |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Donnafugata |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Donnafugata Mille e una Notte 2021 is a true icon of Italian winemaking excellence. Its evocative label depicts the palace dear to Tomasi di Lampedusa under a magical starry sky, paying homage to the famous masterpiece of Eastern literature. Born from a masterful blend dominated by Nero d’Avola and awarded 94 points by Vinous, this prestigious red captivates with intense notes of blackberry and liquorice, enveloping the palate with velvety tannins and a finish of extraordinary persistence. |
| Origin | South-western Sicily (Contessa Entellina Estate and surrounding territories, Marsala - TP) |
| Climate | Mild winters; dry and breezy summers with significant temperature variations between day and night. Altitude: 200-600 m above sea level. |
| Soil composition | Clay-loam soils with 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. |
| Plants per hectare | 4500-6000 |
| Yield per hectare | 40-50 q/ha |
| Harvest | First and second ten days of September |
| Fermentation temperature | 28-30 °C |
| Fermentation | Approximately 14 days |
| Production technique | Manual harvest; fermentation in stainless steel with maceration on the skins; ageing in new French oak barriques and in bottle |
| 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 new French oak barriques and at least 20 months in bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |